Title: Theatre Practitioner
Location: Dartford
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Salary: From £35,000 per annum
ACES is a pioneering independent provider of NHS ophthalmic care in the community, delivering the highest standard of clinical eye care with expert consultant ophthalmologists putting patient care at the heart of everything we do.
The main objectives of our services are to:
* Reduce waiting times for patients with eye conditions.
* Deliver exceptional care without the requirement for a hospital stay.
* Have a positive impact on patients’ lives.
* Provide care closer to home for the patient in line with DOH guidelines.
* Reduce overall waiting times in the health economy.
* Create additional capacity in secondary care.
* Aim to provide a fast and efficient patient-focused pathway in collaboration with patient representatives and primary care professionals.
* Use new technologies and the latest equipment, maintaining the highest levels of care at the cutting edge of ophthalmology.
This is a practical ‘hands-on’ role with varied responsibilities including:
* Scrub assistant
* Anaesthetic assistant
* Pre-operative assessments
* Prepare the patient for their cataract treatment and undertake pre-screening diagnostic duties.
* Discharge patients with after-care advice and medications
Candidates must be NMC or HCPC registered with previous theatre or scrub experience.
What’s in it for you?
* An industry-leading salary
* No nightshift and no on-call
* State-of-the-art, modern working environment
* 29 days’ annual leave per year
* Pension scheme
* Paid professional fees
* Indemnity coverage
* Free laser eye surgery and intraocular lens surgery
* Free eye tests
* Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
* Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.
ACES is an equal opportunities employer.
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