Ophthalmic Theatre Healthcare Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Torbay Hospital has an exciting opportunity to recruit a team of ophthalmic theatre practitioners / staff / ODPs having successfully bid for additional day case theatres which is now operational. 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.

We are recruiting now to provide full training so that all staff are fully trained, competent and confident for the on going support of the second theatre.

If you are a dynamic, hard-working, flexible worker and able to work under pressure, use your own initiative and are a team player with good communication skills. Then this could be the post for you

You must have good verbal communication skills, able to prioritize workloads, work independently as well as working as part of a well-established team, and believe in delivering high standards of patient care.

The job involves preparation of the theatre, ensuring the cleanliness of the environment and equipment, working in the theatre environment, and supporting qualified staff to provide excellent care to all patients. Good communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential.

This role also involves transiting patients from theatre to Eye Surgery unit.

If you are looking for a career which will keep you motivated and challenged, then this post will appeal to you.

Why work with us - You will be joining a busy clinical area within Torbay Hospital providing quality safe care for patients.

We offer all essential training and guidance. We also can offer training further into your time within the department to climb the promotional ladder.

The Ophthalmic theatre team are hardworking specialists providing quality safe care for patients. We pride ourselves in our education system with mentors, education lead and pathways

**Job Includes**:
Communicate with patients and members of staff, including managers, nurses, ODPs, support and medical staff to ensure the continuity of patient care

To co-operate with other departments in procedures carried out in the operating department

Follow Health and Safety regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment

Awareness of cost implications and the effective use of resources

To assist in the induction of new members of staff and students to the
department

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

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



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