Theatre Nurse / Practitioner - Ophthalmic

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Permanent
Thorpe End, Eastern, United Kingdom
Appoint Healthcare
Salary : £35000 - £40000 Annually
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Theatre Nurse / Practitioner - Ophthalmic

  • Location:  Norwich
  • Position:  Theatre Nurse / ODP / Scrub Practitioner 
  • Service:  General Hospital
  • Care:  Theatre / Ophthalmic / Ophthalmology - Scrub
  • Salary:  Up to £40,000 Per Annum - negotiable depending on experience
  • Hours: Full time or Part Time 
  • 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 in Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join their thriving theatre team on a permanent basis. 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 is specialist fields within Ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity for a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to expand on their skills assisting patients undergoing procedures including cataract surgery in a fast pace environment. 

Duties and responsibilities
You will be working as a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner and will be responsible for:
 

  • Ability to work in  fast pace 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' direction and pass medical equipment
  • Monitor patients 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 on-going 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

Person Specification:  All applicants must have a valid NMC / HCPC registration with no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. At least 1 years theatre experience in the UK.

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jon King on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Alternatively, you can  text (phone number removed)  - this number is only for texting and cannot accept calls. If you do decide to text, please pop your name on there so I know who it's from.

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