Theatre Runner

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.

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Theatre Runner to join our North Derbyshire OJV. This
will be full time role, working 40 hours over 4 days per week, including weekends on a rota
basis.

Theatre Runners are an integral part of our theatre team and will undertake a variety of duties.
You’ll be assisting in setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically
see 18-24 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so you’ll thrive working
in an efficient and fast paced environment.  

Reporting to the Theatre Manager, our Theatre Runners 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
  
• 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?

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous: 

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience (ophthalmology)
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry 
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting 
• Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre – problem solving and issue
  resolution  
• The training and supporting of others  
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development  
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes  
  
• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required 

What we’re offering

• A salary of £26,436.80 per year
• This role is 40 hours a week over 4 days a week - including weekends
• 25 days annual leave and 1 day birthday leave plus bank holidays   
• Blue Light discount scheme
  
• A company bonus scheme
• A company pension scheme   
• Holiday buying scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses and
  death in service cover
• An environment where you’re 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  
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please
contact: neve.pierrepoint@newmedica.co.uk

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check
will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. 

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to
this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage
applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any
protected characteristics. 

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender,
age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.