Overview
We are looking for Scrub Practitioners who have a passion for providing high‑quality, patient‑focused surgical care. We are committed to the development of future healthcare professionals and theatres are pivotal to this training.
Responsibilities
As an integral member of the operating theatre team, you will be directly involved in the following ophthalmic procedures:
* Vitreoretinal surgery
* Oculoplastic surgery
* Cataract surgery
* Strabismus surgery
* Glaucoma surgery
* Corneal surgery
* Emergency and trauma surgery
Post may also include on‑call cover during weekends and evenings depending on future service requirements.
Application timeline
The vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible.
Equality and Diversity Statement
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders is available.
Benefits
* Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
* Post‑qualification development opportunities including ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills
* A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor
* Ongoing support from the theatre clinical education team
* Salary sacrifice scheme – childcare, electronics and cars
* A generous annual leave provision
About Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
This is an exciting opportunity to work within our flagship Ophthalmology Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. In 2021 we opened our brand‑new Eye Unit at Chorley Hospital comprising three purpose‑built theatres, an outpatient department with more than 20 rooms, a rapid eye assessment service and a macular suite with two injection rooms. We aim to deliver first‑class peri‑operative care for every patient and offer a supportive, inclusive environment for our staff.
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