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:

Great you are almost there in taking the first step to a brand-new job role, all you need to do is simply click apply or contact me directly my name is Jon King and my number is 01489 774 209 or send a copy of your CV to jon.king@appointgroup.co.uk

Alternatively, you can text 07429 877199 – 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.

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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