Theatre Practitioner

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to join its dynamic surgery team in a modern treatment center. This role offers the chance to work alongside expert ophthalmologists, providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. With a focus on continuous learning and professional development, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills while contributing to the success of the team. Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with no night shifts, generous annual leave, and a range of employee benefits that include free surgeries and ongoing training. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the field of ophthalmic care.

Benefits

29 days’ annual leave

Paid professional fees

Indemnity coverage

Free laser eye surgeries

Free eye tests

Discounted eyewear

Ongoing training and development

Full visibility of a 6-week rota

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre practice, particularly in ophthalmic care.
• Strong focus on patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laser vision correction and anaesthetic procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and provide after-care advice.

Skills

Theatre Practice

Patient Care

Anaesthetic Assistance

Pre-operative Assessments

Education

Nursing Qualification

Theatre Practitioner Certification

Job description

Join Optical Express as a Theatre Practitioner

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

Operating in our state-of-the-art treatment centre at our Chelmsford 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 offers continuous learning and career progression, read on.

Whether you are an experienced Theatre Practitioner seeking a new challenge or early in your career wanting to make your mark in ophthalmic care, this opportunity could be ideal for you.

Flexibility to work at other clinics on a regular basis is required, and all expenses will be covered by Optical Express. If you have a passion for delivering world-class patient care, our environment could be the perfect fit.

Join our industry-leading team, which is expanding with new clinics and investing in advanced clinical and diagnostic technologies across the UK.

For nurses exploring new opportunities, Optical Express offers diverse clinical experiences, working alongside expert ophthalmologists in multidisciplinary teams involved in refractive and cataract surgery, providing exposure to cutting-edge practice and learning from top specialists in clinical eye care.

Key responsibilities of a Theatre Practitioner include:

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

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading salary
• No night shifts or on-call duties
• Modern, state-of-the-art working environment
• 29 days’ annual leave
• Paid professional fees
• Indemnity coverage
• Free laser eye and intraocular lens surgeries
• Free eye tests
• Discounted eyewear and sunglasses
• Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Full visibility of a 6-week rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global organization where you can develop professionally within a supportive environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.