b Overview /b p As Theatre Lead, you guide and support the theatre team to deliver high-quality, safe patient care within a governance-focused environment. You will oversee clinical and operational activities, ensuring policy compliance and smooth day-to-day theatre functions. You will leverage your advanced theatre experience to coach staff, drive CQC readiness, and uphold patient safety. This role offers a path to impact in a growing, community-based ophthalmology and related services organization with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li permanent contract /li li full-time /li li focus on work-life balance /li li opportunity to contribute to eye health mission /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Act as a visible leader for clinical and administrative teams; foster development and motivation /li li Oversee ophthalmic scrub procedures; support senior Theatre Lead to ensure safe patient care /li li Collaborate with Hospital Manager and Facilities Estates to keep equipment fit for purpose /li li Coach a diverse team to achieve goals and maintain wellbeing /li li Lead teams in CQC readiness and improvement plans; provide guidance as needed /li li Maintain records, supervise drug administration per guidelines, implement audit processes and action plans /li li Adhere to Information Governance and data protection policies /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Registered practitioner with NMC or HCPC /li li Considerable ophthalmic theatre scrub experience /li li Degree-level education or equivalent experience /li li Previous management or team-leader experience /li li Teaching or coaching experience /li li Previous theatre experience; ophthalmic scrub preferred but not essential with training for RGNs/ODPs /li /ul ul li people leadership /li li coaching and mentoring /li li focus on patient safety /li li ophthalmic theatre scrub /li li clinical governance /li li CQC readiness and improvement planning /li /ul
Theatre Practitioner in Stoke-on-Trent employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
