Theatre Practitioner

OPTICAL EXPRESS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Theatre Practitioner (RGN) for their Dublin clinic. This full-time role offers responsibilities such as assisting in laser vision correction and cataract surgeries, pre-operative assessments, and patient after-care. The position features no night shifts, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and ongoing training opportunities. Join a global organization dedicated to excellence in ophthalmic care.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

29 days' annual leave

Paid professional fees

Free laser eye surgeries

Discounted eyewear

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering world-class patient care.
• Minimum qualifications as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Flexibility to travel to other clinics covered by expenses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laser vision correction procedures.
• Support intraocular lens surgeries.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments.
• Manage patient follow-ups and after-care.

Skills

Laser Vision Correction - Scrub

Intraocular Lens (Cataract) - Scrub

Anaesthetic assistant

Pre-operative assessments

Medicines management

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Title: Theatre Practitioner

Location: Dublin

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

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

Operating in our state-of-the-art Dublin clinic, our surgery team plays a crucial role in our patients' visual outcomes and the success of Optical Express. If you are looking for a role that offers opportunities for learning and progression, read on...

Whether you are an experienced Theatre Practitioner seeking a new challenge in a different field, or early in your career and eager to make your mark in ophthalmic care, our environment could be the perfect fit for you. Having a passion for delivering world-class patient care is essential.

Joining Optical Express means becoming part of an industry-leading team that is growing rapidly. We are expanding our network with new state-of-the-art clinics and treatment centers across the UK, investing in advanced clinical and diagnostic technologies.

For nurses exploring new opportunities, Optical Express offers a diverse range of ophthalmic treatments, providing rich clinical experience. You will work alongside expert ophthalmologists as part of multidisciplinary teams involved in refractive and cataract surgery, engaging in cutting-edge practice and learning from top specialists in eye care. Flexibility to work at other clinics (all travel costs covered) is required.

The role of a Theatre Practitioner involves various responsibilities, including:

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

What’s in it for you?

• An industry-leading salary
• No night shifts and no on-call duties
• State-of-the-art, modern working environment
• 29 days' annual leave
• Paid professional fees
• Indemnity coverage
• Free laser eye and intraocular lens surgeries
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Full visibility of a 6-week rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organization where you can grow and develop within a professional environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.