May 18, 2023

THEATRE PRACTITIONER IN THE UK, £34,000 - £42,000 ANNUALLY | WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

The primary duties of the theatre practitioner will be to prioritize patient care, taking part in all patient routes from admission to surgery and post-operative care. As an experienced theatre practitioner, you will be doing preoperative evaluation, diagnostic tests, and theatre scrub under the recommendations of the AfPP. Although it is ideal if you have prior experience working as a scrub practitioner in ophthalmic operating rooms, our clinical education team can offer training and guidance as you move to a position at one of our centers for cataract or ophthalmic surgery.

THEATRE PRACTITIONER IN THE UK, £34,000 - £42,000 ANNUALLY | WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE | visajobshq.com

We are looking for someone who can:

  • Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, friends, and families

  • Prepare clinical areas for clinical activities daily

  • Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care

  • Admission and discharge of patients on theatre days

  • Participate in departmental audits

  • Pro-active and keen to learn and have a passion to deliver quality care

  • Have effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Thrives in a team environment

To 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 Registration

  • Up-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 skills

  • Passion for delivering first- rate patient safety and care

Why work for us?

  • 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays

  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme

  • Refer a friend scheme

  • Company pension scheme

  • Company sick pay scheme

  • Death in service scheme

  • Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options

  • Career development opportunities – dedicated reward framework and multiple learning opportunities

  • Performance review with a training and development plan

  • Dedicated clinical education team

  • Great team and working environment