Theatre Runner

NHS Jobs; Barlborough; In loco; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Blue Light discount scheme

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Holiday buying scheme

Free eye tests

Discounted or free glasses

Death in service cover

Descrizione del lavoro

Newmedica is recruiting an experienced Theatre Runner for our North Derbyshire OJV. The role is 40 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends, supporting high-volume cataract surgery and ensuring smooth patient journeys.

You will assist in theatre setup, equipment handling, positioning patients, and supporting the surgical team, with a focus on accurate documentation and patient confidentiality.

Competenze

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience (ophthalmology).
• Knowledge of clinical practice and current developments in Optometry.
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high volume theatre setting.
• Experience supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution.
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development.
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes.
• A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required.

Mansioni

• Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional patient care is delivered.
• To assist in the preparation of theatre equipment and instrumentation prior to a surgical list commencing
• Assist the team in positioning patient for surgery and moving equipment
• To assist the scrub nurse and surgeon in theatre
• Attend and participate in team meetings, briefing and debriefing as required
• To assist with the administrative function of the surgical team including the accurate documentation of records
• To carry out theatre preparation of patient documentation
• Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and restocking the clinical area
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Conoscenze

Ophthalmology experience

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Support surgeon

Documentation

Stock checks

Descrizione del lavoro

Who are we Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health. We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK. We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Theatre Runner to join our North Derbyshire OJV. This will be full time role, working 40 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends on a rota basis. Theatre Runners are an integral part of our theatre team and will undertake a variety of duties. You'll be assisting in setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18 to 24 patients a day in our high volume cataract surgery provision, so you'll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment. Reporting to the Theatre Manager, our Theatre Runners will support the delivery of high quality and high volume cataract surgery. You will assist the wider theatre team to ensure the patient journey runs as smoothly as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional patient care is delivered.
• To assist in the preparation of theatre equipment and instrumentation prior to a surgical list commencing
• Assist the team in positioning patient for surgery and moving equipment
• To assist the scrub nurse and surgeon in theatre
• Attend and participate in team meetings, briefing and debriefing as required
• To assist with the administrative function of the surgical team including the accurate documentation of records
• To carry out theatre preparation of patient documentation
• Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and restocking the clinical area
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

What skills and experience do I need?

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience (ophthalmology)
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high volume theatre setting
• Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution
• The training and supporting of others
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes
• A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required

What were offering

• A salary of £26,436.80 per year
• This role is 40 hours a week over 4 days a week - including weekends
• 25 days annual leave and 1 day birthday leave plus bank holidays
• Blue Light discount scheme
• A company bonus scheme
• A company pension scheme
• Holiday buying scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses and death in service cover

An environment where you're learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses. Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients

A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff.

We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.

Who are we Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England,providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change livesthrough better sight and eye health. We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across thecountry. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish anational footprint and open many new sites across the UK. We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedicacolleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.