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Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Assistant Theatre Practitioner to join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. The assistant theatre practitioner (ATP) role will assist in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures. The role is to perform a scrub practitioner role in minor to intermediate surgery and will also include circulatory duties for all aspects of surgery.
Job Responsibility:
Hold responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra
Under the direct supervision of a registered perioperative practitioner, and ATP will provide skilled assistance to the surgeon in the operating theatre scrub role for procedures in which they have been assessed as competent, from a narrow focus of minor elective procedures in the agreed scope of practice
Prepare, supply and maintain all necessary instrumentation and equipment for the specified operative procedure / theatre list
Position and connect equipment as required by the scrub team: disconnect and safely remove equipment as required
Ensure proficiency with equipment before use in accordance with local policy and manufacturer’s instructions
Prepare sterile trolleys and ensure all instrumentation is correct and accounted for, pre, intra and post-operative procedure as per Optegra Theatre policy and AFPP standards
Undertake surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving procedures aseptically, in accordance with AFPP guidelines and Optegra Policy
Working alongside the surgeon, safely passing the correct surgical instruments and materials within and maintaining the sterile field to ensure safe and efficient completion of surgical procedures
Undertake surgical count, as per Optegra policy, with registered practitioner
Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and responding effectively
Safely checking, handling, recording and dispatching used instruments
Safe handling and disposal of sharps and clinical waste
Assist registered practitioner in preparation of medicines required during surgery in line with local agreement
Assisting the registered practitioner in the handover of the patient to recovery staff, providing appropriate information and documentation
Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography
Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication
Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence
Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery
Provide pre and post-operative care, within level of competence, to patients
Be aware and sensitive to patients’ and relatives’ needs and adopt an empathetic and personal approach at all times
Requirements:
Relevant ATP qualification
Experience of working as ATP
Experience in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
What we offer:
Pension
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Private Health
Generous matched pension contributions
SMART working schemes
Funded training and development
Discounts on retails, social activities, etc.
Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing