Job Description

Having successfully completed a project for additional day case theatres which opened in February 2024, we have exciting opportunity to recruit a team of Ophthalmic Theatre practitioners on a full-time permanent contract!



One of these new Theatres is a dedicated ophthalmology theatre which has created a second full time theatre for the service to serve the population of Torbay and South Devon locality. We are recruiting now to help provide reduced waiting times for our surgical patients.



We are looking an individual who is interested in working with patients who have sight related problems, who may or may not have experience in the field. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the Ophthalmology department and experience the expertise within this specialty.



As a Theatre Practitioner, you will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality patient focused care, providing and maintaining a safe environment for all patients attending theatres and coordinating and facilitating perioperative care with minimal supervision, acting as a role model and working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.



The role consists of scrub and circulating responsibilities for a variety of Ophthalmic surgical procedure as such you will be:



Handover and transfer responsibility of care to colleagues, ensuring appropriate information and care is relayed.



You will be supervising students of nursing, operating department practitioners, Healthcare Support Workers and post registration learners.



Operating lists can change at short notice, as such you will need to be flexible. Elsewhere, you will be required to commit and fulfil an out of hours on call service on a rotational basis.



To be eligible for this position you must currently be registered to practice with a UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registering body. Please note that previous applicants need not apply.



Where to find us?



Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.



Why work with us?



You will work alongside the nursing team to ensure a first-class patient experience streamlining the patient journey to optimize efficiency and effectiveness, develop a greater knowledge and understanding about eye disease which is relevant to all given the aging population.



There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills when joining our supportive, welcoming and friendly team! Care to join us?



Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification



To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care



To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives



To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments



To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times



To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately



Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills to effectively assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care plans



Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions



Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values



Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others



Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences



To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures



To administer prescribed medication effectively and safely according to Trust requirements and in line with the NMC guidelines



All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the needs of the service are met in a timely and efficient manner



Encourage and welcome feedback to ensure that we as individuals, and as a collective team, learn and continually improve



To be aware of all Trust policies and procedures



There is no direct supervision responsibility within this role however you may be asked to support other members of the team, acting as a role model at all times



On occasions take charge of an area in the absence of more senior staff



Work flexibly to ensure the department collectively achieves its goals. Work with colleagues, seeking or offering support as required



To be responsible for own personal and professional development; attending study days/courses as appropriate



Attend mandatory training is kept up-to-date and develop and maintain own knowledge and skills



Actively contribute to reviews with your line manager, including supervision and achievement reviews. Be able to ask for support as required



To keep up to date with nursing developments and research, incorporating into nursing practice where appropriate



To be accountable for own actions