Theatre Practitioner
CHEC
The Stones Business Park, EH12 9EB
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. You will be required to cover variable days and weekends to meet business needs. We are always looking...
The key responsibilities of the Theatre Practitioner will be to focus on patient centric care, participating in the entire pathways for all patients from pre-admission, surgery, and post-operative management. If you are a registered nurse or operating department practitioner, we can provide training and professional development to benefit your career.
You will be an experienced Theatre Practitioner undertaking preoperative assessment, diagnostics testing, and theatre scrub under AfPP good practice guidance.
Ideally you will have proven experience as a Scrub Practitioner in Ophthalmic theatres, however our clinical education team can provide training and mentorship for your transition into working within our ophthalmic / cataract surgical centres.
Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, friends, and families
Prepare clinical areas for clinical activities daily
Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care
Admission and discharge of patients on theatre days
Participate in departmental audits
Pro-active and keen to learn and have a passion to deliver quality care
Have effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
Thrives in a team environment
About Clarity
Clarity is a new to market specialist eyecare provider, opening a flagship clinic in Edinburgh in late 2024. We are committed to delivering high standards of care to insured and self-pay patients, providing a range of eye treatments and surgical interventions. Based in Claritys brand-new specialist clinic in the city centre, our highly qualified consultants will use state-of-the-art technology to provide an exceptional level of service to patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous theatre experience is required. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODPs with at least 2 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.
- Evidence of relevant professional development, clinically, preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration / ODP with valid HCPC Registration
- Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Passion for delivering first- rate patient safety and care
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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