Ophthalmic Assistant/ Theatre Runner

**WHO ARE WE?**

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology services in England.
- Our Purpose is to make a positive difference to people’s lives
- Our Vision is to change lives through better sight and eye health

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant/Theatre Runner to join our Newmedica Oxfordshire site. This will be full time role, working 40 hours over 5 days per week. In the future there may be weekend working on a rota basis.

Our OAs/TRs are the face of Newmedica - they’re often amongst the first people that our patients interact with on clinic visits and so having a welcoming, friendly, empathetic approach is vital.
- paced environment. No two days will be the same and equal time will be provided for both aspects of the role.

OA/TRs are an integral part of the team. They support the wider team in ensuring the patient journey runs as smoothly as possible. This role allows them to have a greater understanding of the whole patient journey.

This is a great role to progress your clinical skills and will help in taking the first step on a clinical career path. There are opportunities to progress and develop, with full in-house training, in both Clinic and Theatre. Newmedica is committed to the growth and development of all of our colleagues and the OA/TR tole is a great platform to explore where your interests may be.

**Full training will be provided for this role.**

**What we’re offering**
- A salary of £24,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A company pension scheme
- Opportunities to develop and grow within the business
- Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, and a retail/technology discount scheme.
- An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
- Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
- Free food/snacks trolley
- Monthly governance day with lunch provided
- A free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service
- A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Monthly Gift voucher rewards.

**Essential job responsibilities included but not limited to**:

- Accurately document and record Patient history.
- Perform a variety of routine tests using ophthalmic instruments that provide diagnostic information including, but not limited to, intraocular pressures, visual acuity, and OCT/fundus photography and biometry.
- Administer topical medications as required by the provider for testing, treatment and surgery.
- Prepare and position patient for diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Performing, verifying and recording results of clinical testing with absolute integrity.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and patient data at ALL times.
- Assist in educating patients pertaining to the treatment to follow.
- Entering accurate data onto the electronic patient record system in a timely manner.
- Maintaining cleanliness according to Infection Prevention Control policies.
- Following national policies, procedures and guidelines as set and established by Newmedica.
- Maintaining a positive and approachable attitude towards patients.
- Remaining cool, calm and collected when answering patient queries.
- Managing patient expectations when there are delays or unforeseen circumstances occur.
- Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional customer service is delivered.
- Working with other clinic staff, including clinicians to ensure optimal patient flow, including assisting them if required.
- Undertaking other ad hoc and administrative tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
- Appropriate escalation of process, clinical, equipment, quality or infection risk issues.
- Committed to continued professional development and clinical governance, including participating in appraisal process, completion of mandatory training and clinical audits and research as required.
- Ensuring that all medication is locked away and never left unsupervised.
- Preparing consumables for patients and ensure pre/post op are fully equipped
- Assist the team in positioning patient for surgery and moving equipment
- To assist the scrub nurse and surgeon in theatre
- Attend and participate in team meetings, briefing and debriefing as required
- To carryout theatre preparation of patient documentation
- Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and re-stocking the theatre area
- Providing hand holding services for patients as and when required
- To take a patient through pre op, surgery and post op
- Working with other staff, including surgeons to ensure optimal patient flow, including assisting them if required

**What skills and experience do I need?**

**We’ll provide full training so experience isn’t always needed,