Theatre Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the ophthalmic field is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art treatment center, collaborating with leading specialists in eye care. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care and the flexibility to work across multiple clinics. With no night shifts and a generous leave policy, this position promises a balanced work-life environment while contributing to innovative surgical practices. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive and professional setting.

Benefits

29 days’ annual leave

Paid professional fees

Indemnity Coverage

Free Laser Eye Surgery

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eyewear

Generous friends and family discount

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Full visibility of 8-weeks’ rota

Qualifications

• Candidates must be NMC or HCPC registered with previous Theatre or scrub experience.
• Passion for delivering world-class patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments and assist in laser vision correction.
• Discharge patients with after-care advice and medications.

Skills

Theatre or scrub experience

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

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Location: Manchester - Bridgewater (Would also be covering our St Johns Clinic)

Salary: From £35,000 per annum

Optical Express, the UK and Ireland’s number one private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery are recruiting for a Theatre Practitioner to join our busy surgery team.

Operating in our state of the art treatment centre at our Bridgewater clinic, our surgery team is crucial to our patients’ visual outcomes and to the success of Optical Express. If you’re looking for a role that will allow you to continue to learn and progress, read on….

Maybe you are an experienced Theatre Practitioner looking for a new challenge in a different field, or you might be early in your career and want to make your mark in the ophthalmic industry.

There will be a requirement for flexibility to work at our other clinics on a regular basis (all expenses will be covered by Optical Express).

Providing you have a passion for delivering world class patient care, our environment could be the perfect fit for you.

By joining Optical Express, you will be welcomed into an industry leading team which is going from strength to strength. We are continuing to open new state-of-the-art clinics and treatment centres in locations across the UK as well as investing in advanced clinical and diagnostic technologies.

For Nurses looking to explore new opportunities, Optical Express has a lot to offer. Our range of ophthalmic treatments mean that our Nurses benefit from real clinical diversity.

You will work alongside our expert Ophthalmologists as part of our refractive and cataract surgery multidisciplinary clinical teams, meaning you’ll be involved in leading edge practice, learning from some of the country’s leading specialists in clinical eye care.

The role of a Theatre Practitioner is varied, with responsibilities including:

• Laser Vision Correction - Scrub
• Anaesthetic assistant
• Pre-operative assessments
• Discharge patients with after-care advice and medications

Candidates must be NMC or HCPC registered with previous Theatre or scrub experience.

What’s in it for you?

• An industry leading salary
• No nightshift and No on-call
• State of the art, modern working environment
• 29 days’ annual leave per annum
• Paid professional fees
• Indemnity Coverage
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Full visibility of 8-weeks’ rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.