Scrub Practitioner - Norwich, United Kingdom - Newmedica

Newmedica

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Norwich, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Scrub Practitioner

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

We aim to change people's lives through better sight and eye health, making a positive difference for our patients, their families and friends.

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Norwich team, for a Scrub Practitioner 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 Clinic Assistants, Scrub technicians, Patient Administrators, Nurses, ODPs, Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, Consultant Ophthalmologists and Managers.

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.

What are we offering you?

A competitive salary of £30,000£40,000 FTE, dependant on experience.
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
A company pension scheme.
Fulltime or parttime hours, including weekends. Ideally working hours will be 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.
Excellent transport links.
Access to a companyfunded local gym membership.
Companyfunded staff events in both the Summer and at Christmas.
Monthly food orders placed to provide breakfasts and lunch for staff as part of our "staff snack station" initiative.
Free eye tests every 2 years and vouchers for discounted glasses.
A free 24/7 GP consultation and counselling service.
Additional benefits, including: death in service cover of 3 x salary, enhanced sick leave, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, a cycle to work scheme and a lift share scheme.
An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools, CPD study days and courses.
Working with a friendly multidisciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients.

Why should you join Newmedica Norwich?
Newmedica Norwich has been established since November 2021 and we are rapidly growing. Our vision is to provide the highest quality of care in ophthalmology for our community.

Our purpose-built eye health clinic and surgical centre provides the latest eye health service to our growing patient population through the use of the state of the art equipment.

To find out more about us, please visit our website here.

What will the role involve?

Reporting to the Operations Manager, our Scrub Practitioners play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality and high-volume cataract surgery.

In this role, you will be key in the efficient and safe running of our service.

You will support the preparation of patients for theatre, undertake important tasks during theatre and ensure that patients are well cared for after theatre in the recovery lounge.

Our Scrub Practitioners work closely with our Clinical Assistants, Healthcare Administrators and Consultants, and have previous experience in ophthalmology and working in a surgical theatre.

What skills & experience do I need for the role?

Education & Qualifications

Nursing degree, or equivalent qualification, essential.
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is essential.

Experience & Knowledge

Theatre training essential and recent ophthalmology theatre experience desirable.
3+ years acute hospital experience expected.
Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstratable knowledge of development in Optometry required.
Understanding of phacoemulsification machine setup, biometry, lens bank & implants required.
Experience of and commitment to clinical audit.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input, output and review.

Skills & Personal Attributes

Selfmotivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care, resulting in the delivery of consistently high standards of patient care.
Able to adapt to different surgeons.
Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment.
Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multidisciplinary team.
Able to balance working independently, with appropriate escalation and delegation.
Seeks continuous professional development.

**Would you like to apply?