Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic Scrub

Nuffield Health Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + Bank Holidays (pro rata for

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership

Online GP

Emotional Wellbeing Support

DBS checks where applicable

Job summary

Nuffield Health York Hospital is seeking an Ophthalmic Scrub Theatre Practitioner for a part-time role at 22.5 hours per week. The position includes weekend work and on-call duties, with a pro rata salary up to £39,750 depending on skills and experience.

You will be registered with NMC or HCPC, bring post-registration ophthalmic theatre experience, and work across multiple surgical specialties in a supportive, patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the appropriate professional body (NMC or HCPC).
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Post-registration ophthalmic theatre experience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary theatre team.
• Work with consultants and professionals across specialties.
• Deliver high-quality patient care with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff as needed.
• Create clinically effective, evidence-based patient experiences.
• Interact well with ward colleagues to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Nursing

Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic Scrub

York Hospital | Ophthalmic Scrub | Permanent | Part time

Includes weekend work and on callUp to £39,750 pro rata per annum depending on skills and experience

22.5 hours per week

As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here’s where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.

As an Ophthalmic Scrub Theatre Practitioner at our York Hospital, you will be registered with the appropriate professional governing body (NMC or HCPC) and hold the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration. You will bring valuable post-registration experience, excellent communication skills, and a flexible, proactive approach to your work. Above all, you will be a committed team player who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a theatre environment.

In addition to your ophthalmic expertise, you will also work across a range of surgical specialties, including:

• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Gynaecology
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• ENT
• Urology
• Pain Management
• Spinal Surgery
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Breast Surgery

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates who do not currently hold this qualification may have the opportunity to undertake SFA training in partnership with De Montfort University, supporting their ongoing professional development and career progression.

As an Ophthalmic Scrub Theatre Practitioner, you will:

• Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team
• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring
• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From paid overtime to a cycle to work scheme, expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing, and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health York Hospital
Nuffield Health York Hospital opened in 2004 and we provide a comprehensive range of private healthcare services, our areas of specialty include cosmetic surgery, male and female health and spinal care and our facilities and high standards of care make Nuffield Health York Hospital, one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. We have also received a “Good” rating from the CQC.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

Rewards & Benefits

Helping you be and feel your best.

Annual Leave

25 days + Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days after 5 years and to 30 days after 10 years of service.

Nuffield Health Healthcare Plan

Membership is free for employees and you can add partner and dependants at your own cost.
eligibility criteria applies.

Financial Wellbeing

A range of employee benefits through a Financial Wellbeing provider – including affordable loans repaid through salary, access to your pay when you need it, simple savings, a government Help to Save scheme and money insights.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Save money, get fit and reduce your carbon footprint by taking advantage of this tax-efficient scheme to get a new bike.

Gym Membership

Free membership to any Nuffield Health gym, plus discounted memberships for family members.

Online GP

Discounted access to secure video and telephone GP consultations and a suite of healthcare management tools, provided by digital healthcare company Doctor Care Anywhere.

Emotional Wellbeing Support

Access to our Emotional Wellbeing services and discounted virtual, telephone, and face-to-face treatment.

Healthcare Scheme

Provides you with access to treatment in our own hospitals (or other Nuffield Health approved facilities).

Overtime

For clinical roles grade 9 and below, the overtime is at a standard rate of pay. For unsocial hours, you’ll be paid an additional enhancement to your salary at the following rates: Nights Hours worked between 7pm and 7am on any day of the week, 30% of basic hourly rate. Weekends Hours worked between 7am and 7pm on a Saturday or Sunday, 20% of basic hourly rate. Bank Holidays Hours worked between midnight and midnight of a bank holiday, 100% of basic hourly rate.

DBS Checks

Some of our roles require a DBS check and they are processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of the recruitment process. These checks are to assist employers in making safer recruitment decisions. However, a check is just one part of robust recruitment practice.

Documents

You could be asked to provide proof of vaccinations as part of our Occupational Health pre-employment screening. We know it can be time-consuming to get this information if you don’t already have it to hand, so we encourage you to start preparing this information to avoid any delays to the onboarding process.

Your current studies

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