Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology
The closing date is 21 June 2026
An exciting opportunity for a Nurse to join our Ophthalmic Theatre team.
We are looking for practitioners of any experience with an interest in becoming part of a dedicated ophthalmic team.
* Ensure all patients receive the highest standard of care under evidence‑based practice.
* Prepare the operating theatre for the operating session including safety checking and preparation of instruments, mechanical and electrical equipment and environmental factors; perform circulating / scrubbed roles to the level of the grade in the appropriate speciality.
* Work within the multi‑disciplinary team ensuring excellent professional relationships.
* Confirm the content and order of the operating list in conjunction with the operating surgeon at the team briefing.
* Liaise with the wards to ensure patients are prepared for theatre in reasonable time.
Experience
* Experience in an operating theatre environment.
* Experience in both anaesthetics and scrub role.
Qualifications
* RGN/Dip. HE, NVQ III in Operating Department Practice/C&G 752 or Dip. HE Operating Department Practice.
* BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice.
* Current registration of professional body.
Knowledge
* Understands levels of responsibility/accountability.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Good understanding of competency‑based learning.
* Able to produce evidence of clinical ability.
* Understands the importance of training and change in relation to patient care.
* Basic IT skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
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