Lead Practitioner / Nurse - Ophthalmic

Lead Practitioner / Nurse - Ophthalmic   Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire Position: Lead Theatre Nurse / Theatre Manager / Lead Practitioner  Service: Eye Health Clinic - Brand-New Purpose-Built Clinic! Care: Theatre / Ophthalmic / Ophthalmology - Scrub Salary: Up to £55,000 Per Annum - Negotiable depending on experience Hours: Full-time - Monday - Friday Contract type: Permanent About the role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join our highly reputable New Purpose Built state-of-the-art private eye clinic based in Welwyn Garden City. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join our thriving and expanding company. We are looking for a Lead Theatre Practitioner to join our brand-new site in Welwyn Garden City. You will be exposed to a wide range of specialities. The service practices some of the most advanced treatments offering a range of surgical procedures in specialist fields within Ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity for a Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to lead a team in assisting patients undergoing procedures including cataract surgery in a fast-paced environment.  Duties and responsibilities You will be working as a Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner and will be responsible for: Take responsibility for effective rostering of the team to meet the needs of clinics and theatre lists. Hold regular team meetings, providing training and coaching, and ensure continuous professional development (CPD) for yourself and your team. Conduct various audits, including medicine management, and investigate any accidents or complaints. Ensure stock levels and consumable requirements are met and that medical Ensuring the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, confidentiality, clinical compliance and hygiene levels. Monitor patients' conditions during surgery and review patient charts to confirm data.   Who we're looking for Be NMC / HCPC registered - your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience is essential At least 2 years' experience working as a Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner in a similar setting Ophthalmology / Optometry experience is essential Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume clinical setting Knowledge of clinical practice and awareness of current developments in Optometry Why Should you apply? Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays + your birthday off Competitive annual salary Purpose built - Brand new site Private pension scheme Blue Light Card Death in service X 3 of your salary  Access to a free 24/7 GP consultation service Excellent career progression opportunities - and regular salary increases  Great ongoing training and career development from their own learning and development team Free access to headspace Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers worth over £200 Gym Membership  Private medical insurance Life assurance Free Parking Fit the profile? Then why not apply: Great you are almost there in taking the first step to a brand-new job role, all you need to do is simply click apply or contact me directly my name is Jon King and my number is (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed) Alternatively, you can text (phone number removed) - this number is only for texting and cannot accept calls. If you do decide to text, please pop your name on there so I know who it's from. Person Specification: All applicants for the role of Lead Theatre Nurse / Practitioner must have a valid NMC / HCPC registration with no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. With at least 2 years of theatre experience within a private eye or hospital experience in the UK is essential for this position. APP6C