Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Ophthalmic Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner to join our Theatre Team at Stockport Eye Centre. The ideal candidate will have experience in a anaesthetics and recovery role, must be RGN or ODP qualified, have a valid NMC or HCPC registration and have post-registration experience.

Experience in a surgical nursing environment is essential with ophthalmic experience in either surgery or pre-operative nursing being desirable. Working in this pressured environment as part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team, you will know that this role requires high levels of focus and engagement. 

Main duties of the job

• As a Theatre Practitioner (Nurse or ODP) your role will be in Anaesthetics and/or Recovery, delivering a consistently high standard of patient care utilising evidence-based practice. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate all aspect of patient care, prepare patients and aid with clinical/operative procedures and participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.

  This post is suitable for students who are due to qualify this year who will hold a relevant qualification.

  Skills needed

  • Ability to work within a team
  • Ability to work in a highly technical area
  • Excellent problem solving and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Thorough, thoughtful, and conscientious approach to working

  Requirements

  • Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council registration (HCPC)
  • Registered General Nurse OR Registered Operating Departmental Practitioner
  • Commitment to undertake an appropriate course of study
  • To have knowledge and understanding of all surgical specialities within the operating department
  •   Evidence of continuing professional development.

Working for our organisation

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. 

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

•  Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

•  NHS pension scheme membership

•  Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

•  NHS Staff discounts

•  Cycle to work scheme

•  Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

•  Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice