Vida Healthcare

Theatre Practitioner

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Job summary

The purpose of this role is to provide safe and efficient care for patients attending GRHC for outpatient and surgical intervention. To help provide a safe clinical and working environment for all staff and patient activity.

To participate as an integral member of the theatre surgical team enabling Vida Healthcare to provide efficient and cost-effective surgical services.

Main duties of the job

Be able to scrub and circulate for operating lists, our main specialties at Vida are cataracts and dermatology.

To assist with a YAG Laser list.

Managing admission before, and recovery and discharge of patients following their procedure according to unit protocols.

Assist with outpatient clinics.

Aid clinicians, surgeons, and other theatre staff to give quality care.

Use effective communication within the team.

To follow local policies and procedures.

Ensure proficiency with all equipment before use.

Reporting any equipment/ instrument faults to the Lead Practitioner.

Keep up to date with advances in techniques and equipment used in the surgical unit.

Ensure stock is used cost effectively, rotated in date order and checked regularly.

About us

Vida Healthcare is a multi-site part-dispensing, high achieving GP partnership looking after approx. 37,000 patients across 6 sites in 4 locations in West Norfolk. Apart from our PMS contract, we are involved in teaching medical students & registrars, research active, primary care surgery including community cataract services, YAG laser & skin cancer surgery and LARC clinics, we are looking for an experienced, motivated Theatre Practitioner to join our Theatre team on a permanent basis.

We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team made up of Doctors, Nurses, HCAs and Dispensary as well as our focussed and motivated administrative teams.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.02 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

A3347-23-0041

Job locations

Gayton Road Health Centre

Gayton Road

King’s Lynn

PE30 4DY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description attached is not exhaustive and is likely to change as the role develops and the business grows. This job description is created to fit the patient demand and the needs of the Theatre team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description attached is not exhaustive and is likely to change as the role develops and the business grows. This job description is created to fit the patient demand and the needs of the Theatre team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level, with English and Maths.
  • Previous computer training and experience
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, communication skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information.
  • RGN or ODP Qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience using SystmOne
  • Previous experience and knowledge within Cataract surgery
  • Entry level knowledge of Microsoft products.
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS
  • Be flexible and can work under pressure.
  • Understanding the purpose or surveys and audits
  • Knowledge of GDPR processes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level, with English and Maths.
  • Previous computer training and experience
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Excellent organizational, time management, communication skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with highly confidential information.
  • RGN or ODP Qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience using SystmOne
  • Previous experience and knowledge within Cataract surgery
  • Entry level knowledge of Microsoft products.
  • Previous experience of working within the NHS
  • Be flexible and can work under pressure.
  • Understanding the purpose or surveys and audits
  • Knowledge of GDPR processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Vida Healthcare

Address

Gayton Road Health Centre

Gayton Road

King’s Lynn

PE30 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.vidahealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Vida Healthcare

Address

Gayton Road Health Centre

Gayton Road

King’s Lynn

PE30 4DY


Employer's website

https://www.vidahealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Sarah Evans

sarah.evans149@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.02 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Annualised hours

Reference number

A3347-23-0041

Job locations

Gayton Road Health Centre

Gayton Road

King’s Lynn

PE30 4DY


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