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Theatre Scrub Practitioner – Ophthalmology

The Cherwell Hospital – Banbury – Oxfordshire

We are seeking a registered practitioner with an interest in Ophthalmology to support our Ophthalmology suite at The Cherwell Hospital. You will part of an exciting new service and will gain experience from working alongside excellent clinicians. Ideally you will also have some Orthopaedic experience or a willingness to learn this speciality.

The Role:

• Working as part of our Theatre team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care in Ophthalmology and Orthopaedics.
• To train and work as a scrub practitioner for our Ophthalmology theatre suite. Be trained to perform specific Ophthalmic procedures including phaco cataract surgery and receive appropriate training & support to participate in Orthopaedic surgery.
• Gain a full understanding of the patient pathway and engage with all aspects of the patient experience.
• To maintain competence with regular theatre sessions as scrub practitioner.
• Be a strong communicator and team player with exceptional standards for customer service standards. Adhering to all of Ramsay’s policies and procedures to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. A strong advocate of the Ramsay Way and People Caring for People.

What you’ll bring with you:

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC
• Previous experience within Theatre.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• A passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required
• Demonstrated computer skills.

Why join us?

At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:

Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
• Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
• Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Employee Assistance Programme

Work–Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Flexible shift patterns, where possible
• Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
• Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you

Career Development & Recognition

• Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
• Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people

Lifestyle & Everyday Perks

• Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
• Free parking on site, where possible

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. “Our employees are Ramsay.” The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

About Us:

The Cherwell Hospital, located in Banbury, Oxfordshire was purpose built in 2006 and has been designed to combine an exceptional standard of patient accommodation with the technical equipment and facilities that modern medicine demands.

The Hospital has a 40-bed inpatient unit, consisting of single or twin rooms and a day case facility. All rooms which have twin beds are single sex units ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. The Hospital is equipped to undertake a large range of procedures, treatments and investigations.

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. “Our employees are Ramsay.” The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. Click here to find out more.

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Committed to quality, equality and opportunity for all.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it’s a belief that’s as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.