Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner — Flexible Shifts

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Theatre Practitioner for ophthalmology. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract and a flexible shift pattern.

You will assist surgical teams, support anaesthetics, provide post-operative care, maintain infection control, and ensure safe theatre environments. Applicants must be NMC registered or HCPC, with theatre experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Theatre environment experience in scrub, anaesthetics, or recovery.
• Understanding of infection control, manual handling, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgical team by preparing instruments, maintaining sterility, and anticipating surgeon needs.
• Support the Anaesthetist in equipment preparation, patient monitoring, airway management, and positioning.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor vital signs, manage pain and nausea, and ensure discharge readiness.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies at all times.
• Set up operating theatres according to surgery type and patient requirements.
• Check surgical and anaesthetic equipment and report faults.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient lists.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful theatre environment.

Skills

Theatre experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

NMC registration (or HCPC registration)

Job description

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Theatre Practitioner for ophthalmology. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract and a flexible shift pattern.

You will assist surgical teams, support anaesthetics, provide post-operative care, maintain infection control, and ensure safe theatre environments. Applicants must be NMC registered or HCPC, with theatre experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure.