Job Description
Job Title: Theatre PractitionerLocation:Contract Type: Salary:This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. You will be required to cover variable days and weekends to meet business needs.Tier 2 visa sponsorship available.We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.Are you a Theatre Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for Theatre Practitioners to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.About the RoleThe key responsibilities of the Theatre Practitioner will be to focus on patient centric care, participating in the entire pathways for all patients from pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management. If you are a registered nurse or operating department practitioner, we can provide training and professional development to benefit your career.You will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner undertaking preoperative assessment, diagnostics testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance.Ideally you will have proven experience as a Scrub Practitioner in Ophthalmic theatres, however our clinical education team can provide training and mentorship for your transition into working within our ophthalmic / cataract surgical centres.We are looking for someone who can:Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, friends, and familiesPrepare clinical areas for clinical activities dailyAssist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic careAdmission and discharge of patients on theatre daysParticipate in departmental auditsPro-active and keen to learn and have a passion to deliver quality careHave effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skillsThrives in a team environmentTo be successful in this role you will need: Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODP’s with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.Evidence of relevant professional development, clinically, preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration / ODP with valid HCPC RegistrationUp-to-date knowledge in area of practice.Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.Strong interpersonal and communication skillsPassion for delivering first- rate patient safety and careWhy work for us?25 days holidays plus bank holidaysBuy and sell annual leave schemeRefer a friend schemeCompany pensionCompany sick pay schemeLife assurance schemeBluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback optionsPerformance review with a training and development planEmployee discounts portalGym membershipCycle to work schemeTech schemeMediCash - Health cash plan