Theatre Practitioner
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CHEC Theatre Practitioner
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
This role is eligible for applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker visa This is a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days within a 7-day period including some weekends. Standard shifts are from 07:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility required based on patient need. As part of your training, it is advantageous to travel to other CHEC hospitals to enhance your training and development through exposure to different teams and practices. This will be done within the normal working day. We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you a Theatre Practitioner who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice
Main duties of the job
Our Theatre Practitioners play a key role in delivering patient-centred care across the entire ophthalmic pathway - from pre-admission and diagnostics to surgical support and post-operative recovery. At CHEC, Theatre Practitioners scrub and assist in a high-volume theatre environment, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth and efficient theatre lists. Were looking for dedicated practitioners who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and service throughout the patient journey.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CHE1202981
Job locations
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following your training as a theatre practitioner you will: Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, families, and friends. Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care. Provide scrub support within the theatre, ensuring AfPP good practice guidelines are followed. Prepare clinical areas for daily activities. Manage the admission and discharge of patients on theatre days. Participate in departmental audits. Be proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering high-quality care. Demonstrate effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Following your training as a theatre practitioner you will: Establish a compassionate environment by providing support to patients, families, and friends. Assist surgeons in the delivery of ophthalmic care. Provide scrub support within the theatre, ensuring AfPP good practice guidelines are followed. Prepare clinical areas for daily activities. Manage the admission and discharge of patients on theatre days. Participate in departmental audits. Be proactive, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering high-quality care. Demonstrate effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. Thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To be successful in this role you will need:
- To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
- Ideally previous experience in a clinical or theatre setting, specifically with high-volume procedures.
- A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Ideally prior exposure to patient discharge processes, ensuring effective care transition.
- A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment
- A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
- The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
- Experience in infection prevention and control protocols.
- Knowledge of relevant clinical governance frameworks and CQC standards.
Experience
Essential
- To be successful in this role you will need:
- To be a registered practitioner with the NMC or HCPC.
- Ideally previous experience in a clinical or theatre setting, specifically with high-volume procedures.
- A desire to develop and expand your clinical skills through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Ideally prior exposure to patient discharge processes, ensuring effective care transition.
- A passion for delivering excellent patient care and contributing to a positive working environment
- A proactive, flexible approach to teamwork and an eagerness to support service improvement initiatives.
- The ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment.
- Experience in infection prevention and control protocols.
- Knowledge of relevant clinical governance frameworks and CQC standards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Resourcing Business Partner
Joshua Robinson
Details
Date posted
19 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CHE1202981
Job locations
Unit 2, The Horizon Building, Ilford Hill
Ilford
IG1 2DG
United Kingdom
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