Theatre Nurse / Practitioner - Ophthalmic
- Location: Norwich
- Position: Theatre Nurse / ODP / Scrub Practitioner
- Service: Eye Health Clinic
- Care: Theatre / Ophthalmic / Ophthalmology - Scrub
- Salary: Up to £40,000 Per Annum - Negotiable depending on experience
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours)
- Contract type: Permanent
About the role:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join a highly reputable state-of-the-art private eye clinic-based n Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join their thriving theatre team permanently. The clinic is high performing and expanding and within his role, you will be exposed to a wide range of specialities. The service practices some of the most advanced treatments offering a range of surgical procedures in specialist fields within Ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity for a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to expand on their skills in assisting patients undergoing procedures including cataract surgery in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and responsibilities
You will be working as a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner and will be responsible for:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume clinical setting
- Prepare patients for surgery
- Take them through the journey and reassure patients throughout
- Caring for patients after surgery recovering from sedation
- Review patient charts and confirm data
- Ensure medical equipment is prepared for surgery
- Follow surgeons' directions and pass medical equipment
- Monitor patient's condition during surgery
- Medicine Management and Audits
Who we're looking for
- Be NMC / HCPC registered - your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship
- At least 1 year experience working in theatres in the UK
- Ophthalmic / optometry / ophthalmology experience highly desirable
- Interest in development and progression- this role offers the opportunity to complete the surgical assist course
Benefits:
Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays + your birthday off
- Competitive annual salary
- Brand new site
- Private pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Death in service X3 of your salary
- Access to a free 24/7 GP consultation service
- Excellent career progression opportunities - and regular salary increases
- Great ongoing training and career development from their own learning and development team
- Fantastic company culture
- Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers worth over £200
- Gym Membership
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Free Parking
Fit the profile? Then why not apply:
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Person Specification: All applicants for the role of Theatre Nurse / ODP practitioner must have a valid NMC / HCPC registration with no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. With at least 1 year of Theatre experience in the UK.
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