Bank Theatre Runner - Worcester, United Kingdom - Newmedica

Newmedica

Verified Company

Worcester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.

We aim to make a positive difference to people's lives through better sight and eye health.

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Worcester clinic, for a bank theatre runner to join the team and help us continue to deliver outstanding clinical care for our patients.

We are looking for someone who will thrive on working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Ophthalmic Assistants, Patient Administrators, Nurses, ODPs, Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, and Consultant Ophthalmologists.

We value the different experiences and diversity that each of our individual team members bring to our service and are looking for future colleagues who share that same passion.

Why join Newmedica?

We pride ourselves on delivery of outstanding clinical care for our patients and are pleased to receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients about their experience with us.

Some of our patient stories can be found here.

We are proud to partner with the NHS and deliver services to NHS CCG's, Trusts and Foundation Trusts across the country, delivering over 160,000 patient interactions per year.

We provide a supportive, friendly environment for all our colleagues where all differences are recognised and the contribution of each team member is valued.

We currently operate 12 eye hospitals and 5 eye clinics at locations throughout England, and have ambitious growth plans to open a number of new hospitals over the coming year.

Our eye health clinic and surgical centre provides the latest eye health services to our growing patient population. To find out more about us please visit our website by clicking here.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, our Theatre Runners will support the delivery of high quality and high-volume cataract surgery.

You will assist the wider theatre team to ensure the patient journey runs as smoothly as possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional patient care is delivered.
To assist in the preparation of theatre equipment and instrumentation prior to a surgical list commencing
Assist the team in positioning patient for surgery and moving equipment
To assist the scrub nurse and surgeon in Theatre
Attend and participate in team meetings, briefing and debriefing as required
To assist with the administrative function of the surgical team including the accurate documentation of records
Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
To carryout theatre preparation of patient documentation
Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and restocking the clinical area
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

Personal:

The post holder will ideally have experience working in a theatre environment.
Assist in the routine delivery of care and organisation of the theatres for clinical procedures and practice.
Have good working knowledge of IT including Word, Excel and Databases
Contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and treat all staff, visitors, consultants and service users with courtesy and respect.

Technical:

Good standard of education; GCSE/O Levels or higher.
A passion for patient care.
Proven administrative skills including the ability to follow processes.
Excellent computer skills. Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn.

Would you like to know more?

Would you like to apply?