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 Leeds clinic, for a full time Theatre Runner / Circulator 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?

A salary of £22,672.00

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 5 of 7 days. Some weekend work is expected.

Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, private medical insurance, private dental care, health care scheme, 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.

Good transport links; close to the centre of Leeds

For more on what Newmedica has to offer you, click here.

Why join Newmedica?

We pride ourselves on delivery of outstanding clinical care for our patients and are pleased to receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from patients about their experience with us. Some of our patient stories can be found here.

We are proud to partner with the NHS and deliver services to NHS CCG’s, Trusts and Foundation Trusts across the country, delivering over 160,000 patient interactions per year. We provide a supportive, friendly environment for all our colleagues where all differences are recognised and the contribution of each team member is valued. We currently operate 12 eye hospitals and 5 eye clinics at locations throughout England, and have ambitious growth plans to open a number of new hospitals over the coming year. Our eye health clinic and surgical centre provides the latest eye health services to our growing patient population. To find out more about us please visit our website by clicking here.

ROLE SUMMARY

Reporting to the Clinical Services Manager, our Theatre Runners / Circulators will support the delivery of high quality and high-volume cataract surgery. You will assist the wider theatre team to ensure the patient journey runs as smoothly as possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional patient care is delivered.
- To assist in the preparation of theatre equipment and instrumentation prior to a surgical list commencing
- 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 assist with the administrative function of the surgical team including the accurate documentation of records
- Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
- To carryout theatre preparation of patient documentation
- Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and re-stocking the clinical area
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

Personal:

- The post holder will ideally have experience working in a theatre environment.
- Assist in the routine delivery of care and organisation of the theatres for clinical procedures and practice.
- Have good working knowledge of IT including Word, Excel and Databases
- Contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and treat all staff, visitors, consultants and service users with courtesy and respect.

Technical:

- Good standard of education; GCSE/O Levels or higher.
- A passion for patient care.
- Proven administrative skills including the ability to follow processes.
- Excellent computer skills. Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn.

Would you like to know more?

Would you like to apply?