Theatre Assistant

Theatre Assistant

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 to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running.

The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

What we’re offering

• A salary of £25,586
  


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
  


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  A company pension scheme
  
  


• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, private dental care, life insurance, cycle to work scheme, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme. 


• Potential company bonus based on company performance and objectives


• An environment where you're learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
   


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  Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients  
  

 What will the role involve?

• Managing the relationship with the patient and the provision of appropriate information to them, ensuring that exceptional customer service 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


• To open up consumables required for surgical procedure using aseptic technique


• 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


• Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed


• To carryout theatre preparation of patient documentation


• To complete outcoming and recording within the Electronic Medical Record


• Assist in weekly/monthly stock checks, including checking expiry dates and re-stocking the clinical area

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

• The post holder will ideally have experience working in a theatre environment but training will be given.


• Assist in the routine delivery of care and organisation of the theatres for clinical procedures and practice.


• Have good working knowledge of IT including Word, Excel and Databases


• Contribute to the overall good of the organisation by being a positive role model and treat all staff, visitors, consultants and service users with courtesy and respect.

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.