Theatre Runner - Cataract Surgery Support

Newmedica; Barlborough; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,436.80/year

40 hours over 4 days

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Blue Light discount scheme

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Holiday buying scheme

Eye tests and glasses benefits

Learning and development support

Friendly multi-disciplinary team

Job summary

Newmedica in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Theatre Runner for our North Derbyshire OJV. This full-time role covers 40 hours across 4 days, with weekends on a rota, supporting the theatre team and preparing the operating environment for cataract surgery.

You will work closely with the scrub nurse and surgeon, help position patients, manage instruments, and ensure accurate records. A fast-paced, patient-centred role with opportunities for development and a supportive

Qualifications

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience (ophthalmology)
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting
• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required
• The training and supporting of others
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes

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 carryout theatre preparation of patient documentation
• Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and re-stocking the clinical area
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Team player

Problem solving

Fast paced environment

Computer literacy

Job description

Newmedica in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Theatre Runner for our North Derbyshire OJV. This full-time role covers 40 hours across 4 days, with weekends on a rota, supporting the theatre team and preparing the operating environment for cataract surgery.

You will work closely with the scrub nurse and surgeon, help position patients, manage instruments, and ensure accurate records. A fast-paced, patient-centred role with opportunities for development and a supportive