Hca Theatre Runner

We are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to make a positive difference to people’s lives through better sight and eye health.

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Newmedica Barlborough team, for a HCA Theatre Runner (1 Year fixed Contract) to join the team and help us continue to deliver outstanding clinical care for our patients.

We are looking for someone who will thrive on working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Clinic Assistants, Ophthalmic Assistants, Patient Administrators, Nurses, ODPs, Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, and Consultant Ophthalmologists. We value the different experiences and diversity that each of our individual team members bring to our service and are looking for future colleagues who share that same passion.

**What are we offering you?**
- A salary range of £24,371.74
- A company bonus of up to 12%, based on company performance and personal objectives
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A company pension scheme
- 40 hours per week, worked over 4 x 10hr days for the Theatre team and including one weekend a month
- Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, health care scheme, death in service cover of 3 x salary, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work 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
- Immediate access to food and retail shops in the vicinity
- Free on-site parking

**Why should you join Newmedica?**

**What will the role involve?**
- Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional customer service is delivered.
- To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments in order to provide the Consultant with the relevant information for diagnosis and treatment.
- To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment.
- To assist in theatre and in the treatment room
- To support senior staff in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents, ensuring that any investigations are thorough and that action plans are completed to enable lessons to be learned and shared.
- To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.
- To update patient data onto the system after treatment.

**What skills and experience do I need for the role?**
- Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment.
- Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeons
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.
- Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.
- Seeks continuous professional development.
- Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.
- Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for individuals who have:

- GCSE’s in at least Maths and English
- Experience in an administrative role and can understand and deliver within a complex working environment.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to multi-task.
- An ability to tailor their approach to a diversity of patient needs.
- An outstanding telephone manner with the ability to adapt approach to different situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Up to date immunisations including HEP B or willing to have.

**Would you like to know more?**

**Would you like to apply?