Ophthalmic Assistant/ Theatre Runner

6 months ago

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom Newmedica Full time

**WHO ARE WE?**

Who are we? Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Assistant/Theatre Runner to join our Newmedica Shrewsbury site. This will be full time role, working 40 hours over 5/7 days per week. Sometimes there will be a weekend working required.
- paced environment. No two days will be the same and equal time will be provided for both aspects of the role.

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 £23,795
- 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
- Monthly governance day.
- 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

**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 neede

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