An exciting job opportunity has arisen for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to work in an amazing surgery based in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading laser eye surgery specialists

This is one of UK and Ireland’s number one provider of laser eye surgery and private lens surgery

**To be considered for this you must be qualified as a Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC Pin or qualified as an ODP with a HCPC registration**

As the Lead Theatre Practitioner your key responsibilities include:

·         Advising and supporting the Surgery Manager to ensure clinical standards in line with all company policies, directives, protocols and procedures are maintained

·         Working with the Surgery Manager, you will ensure that theatre standards are implemented, and adhered too in a systematic way across your unit

·         You will lead and support on both the clinical governance and regulatory compliance within the clinic

·         You will work with the Lead Theatre Practitioner Committee, which reports directly into the Clinical Governance Committee to drive clinical effectiveness across the organisation

·         You will ensure all clinical and non-clinical staff are appropriately trained and managed, ensuring the completion of mandatory training, performance and quality

·         You will be required to work at different surgical sites as required to meet the needs of the business

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

·         A visible leader for the Theatre Team

·         Encouraging development and motivation within the team

·         Oversee and undertake scrub procedures in ophthalmic cases, supporting the Theatre Team as a Senior Theatre Lead and ensuring safe patient care

·         Actively ensure the clinic is meeting its statutory responsibilities in respect of equality and diversity

·         Adhere to Information Governance rules on data protection

The successful Theatre Practitioner will receive an excellent salary up to £42,000 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

·         No night shift or on-call

·         Free or discounted vision correction solutions

·         Modern working environment

·         Development opportunities

Reference ID: 5373

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]