Theatre Practitioner

Optical Express Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their dynamic surgery team. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art treatment center, focusing on laser vision correction and cataract procedures. With no night shifts or on-call duties, you will enjoy a modern working environment and a competitive salary. The organization is committed to professional growth, offering ongoing training and development opportunities. Join a forward-thinking firm that prioritizes patient care and invests in advanced clinical technologies, making a meaningful impact in the ophthalmic industry.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Paid professional fees

Indemnity Coverage

Free Laser Eye Surgery

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eyewear

Friends and family discount scheme

Ongoing training and development

Full visibility of 6-weeks rota

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre settings with a focus on ophthalmic procedures.
• Strong understanding of patient care and pre-operative assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laser vision correction and cataract surgeries.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and manage patient discharge.

Skills

Patient Care

Ophthalmic Procedures

Anaesthetic Assistance

Medicines Management

Education

Nursing Qualification

Theatre Practitioner Training

Job description

Title: Theatre Practitioner

Location: Southampton

Hours: 40 Hours per week

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, 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 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. 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.

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

• Laser Vision Correction – Scrub
• Intraocular Lens (Cataract) – Scrub
• Anaesthetic assistant
• Pre-operative assessments
• Undertake pre-screening diagnostic duties
• Discharge patients with after-care advice and medications
• Medicines management

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 6-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.