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Lead Practitioner / Nurse - Ophthalmic
- Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
- Position: Lead Theatre Nurse / Theatre Manager / Lead Practitioner
- Service: Eye Health Clinic - Brand-New Purpose-Built Clinic!
- Care: Theatre / Ophthalmic / Ophthalmology - Scrub
- Salary: Up to £55,000 Per Annum - Negotiable depending on experience
- Hours: Full-time - Monday - Friday
- Contract type: Permanent
About the role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join our highly reputable New Purpose Built state-of-the-art private eye clinic based in Welwyn Garden City. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join our thriving and expanding company. We are looking for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join our brand-new site in Welwyn Garden City. 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 Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to lead a team in assisting patients undergoing procedures including cataract surgery in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and responsibilities
You will be working as a Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner and will be responsible for:
- Take responsibility for effective rostering of the team to meet the needs of clinics and theatre lists.
- Hold regular team meetings, providing training and coaching, and ensure continuous professional development (CPD) for yourself and your team.
- Conduct various audits, including medicine management, and investigate any accidents or complaints.
- Ensure stock levels and consumable requirements are met and that medical
- Ensuring the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, confidentiality, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.
- Monitor patients' conditions during surgery and review patient charts to confirm data.
Who we're looking for
- Be NMC / HCPC registered - your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions
- Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience is essential
- At least 2 years' experience working as a Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner in a similar setting
- Ophthalmology / Optometry experience is essential
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume clinical setting
- Knowledge of clinical practice and awareness of current developments in Optometry
Why Should you apply?
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
- Purpose built - Brand new site
- Private pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Death in service X 3 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
- Free access to headspace
- 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 Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner must have a valid NMC / HCPC registration with no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. With at least 2 years of theatre experience within a private eye or hospital experience in the UK is essential for this position.
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