Theatre Practitioner

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 for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

Are you a Theatre Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for Theatre Practitioners to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

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.

We are looking for someone who can:

• 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
• Manage patient admission and discharge on theatre days
• Be proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering quality care
• Have effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Thrive in a team environment

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 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 of post-qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.
• Evidence of relevant professional development, preferably evidenced by certification, RN with valid NMC Registration / ODP with valid HCPC Registration
• Up-to-date knowledge in your area of practice
• Proficiency in PC use, including software and systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A passion for delivering first-rate patient safety and care

Why work for us?

• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Bluelight Card - 100's of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Cycle to work scheme
• MediCash – Health cash plan

About CHEC

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care – free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics – operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients access to essential procedures and helping achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based healthcare services across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees must share this commitment and adhere to CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in line with NHS Employment Check Standards, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As An Employer

Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty—values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to delivering patient-focused services. We believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees. CHEC offers a great place to work with an enthusiastic team.