Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology (Bank) - Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive hourly rate

Resumo da oferta

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (Bank) for Ophthalmology at Woodlands Hospital, Darlington. This bank role offers flexible, as-and-when-required shifts supporting busy lists and cover for annual leave.

You will assist the surgical team, prepare instruments, maintain sterility, support anaesthetics, monitor patients, and help discharge. Required are NMC or HCPC registration and theatre experience.

Qualificações

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment (scrub, anaesthetics or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility and supporting the anaesthetist in equipment prep and patient monitoring.
• Anticipate surgeon needs, manage equipment safety and assist with positioning and post‑operative care.
• Monitor patient vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and support discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient theatre lists.

Conhecimentos

NMC HCPC registration

Theatre experience

Infection control

Work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology (Bank)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Bank Shifts.

Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, anticipating surgeon needs, and ensuring equipment safety; support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning; and provide post-operative care, monitoring vital signs, managing pain and nausea, and ensuring patient readiness for discharge.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and specific patient requirements.
• Check all surgical and anaesthetic equipment prior to use and report faults immediately.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve safe and efficient surgical lists
• Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient theatre environment.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training in a theatre environment in at least one area (scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery).
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety principles.
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, and respond quickly to changes in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to safe surgical practice.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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