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Bank Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner

The closing date is 22 May 2025

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Job summary

The 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. You will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner undertaking preoperative assessment, diagnostics testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance.

Main duties of the job

Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, friends, and families Prepare clinical areas for clinical activities Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care Admission and discharge of patients 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

About us

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

CHENH858605

Job locations

Progress House, Avroe Crescent, Avroe Court,

Blackpool

FY4 2DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required. 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required. 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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required.
  • 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
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous ophthalmic theatre experience is required.
  • 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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Progress House, Avroe Crescent, Avroe Court,

Blackpool

FY4 2DP


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Progress House, Avroe Crescent, Avroe Court,

Blackpool

FY4 2DP


Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Specialist

Ashleigh Conroy

ashleigh.c@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

15 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

CHENH858605

Job locations

Progress House, Avroe Crescent, Avroe Court,

Blackpool

FY4 2DP


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