Lead Theatre Practitioner

at  Newmedica

WHO ARE WE?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and have current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
You will already have previous experience as a Theatre Manager or Lead of an NHS Department in Ophthalmic Theatres

Alongside the mandatory qualifications you will need:

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume clinical setting
• Experience of leading a team, including the training and coaching of others
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required

What we’re offering

• A salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending upon experience
• 25 days annual leave plus one day birthday leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• A company pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service, death in service cover, and the blue light discount scheme
• Free access to Headspace
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact joinus@newmedica.co.uk
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.

We are looking for a new Lead Theatre Practitioner to join our brand-new site in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire due to open in November 2024. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week including cover on weekends on a rota basis.
Lead Theatre Practitioners undertake operational management of our theatre provision and teams on a day-to-day basis.
From a team perspective you’ll take responsibility for effective rostering of the team to meet the needs of our clinics and theatre lists. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so you’ll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.
You’ll be an engaging and competent leader – well versed in managing people of different skill sets and clinical backgrounds. You’ll hold regular team meetings and provide training & coaching, ensuring yourself and your team undertake regular CPD.
From an operational perspective you’ll have a wide range of duties meaning no days will be the same – you could be conducting a variety of audits; ensuring stock take & consumable requirements are fulfilled; investigating any accidents or complaints or providing clinical oversight and guidance.
As such you’ll be a good multi-tasker and will be comfortable working under your own initiative. In all you do you’ll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, confidentiality, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.