Theatre Practitioner

Scienceabode; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye surgery provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated Theatre Practitioner to join their surgery team. This full-time role focuses on laser vision correction and cataract surgeries, emphasizing patient care and teamwork alongside experienced Ophthalmologists. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £35,000 per annum, a modern working environment, and no night shifts or on-call responsibilities. Enjoy benefits like annual leave, free eye tests, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

29 days’ annual leave

Paid professional fees

Free Laser Eye Surgery

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eyewear

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct laser vision correction procedures.
• Assist with intraocular lens surgeries.
• Provide pre-operative assessments.
• Manage patient discharges with after-care advice.
• Undertake pre-screening diagnostic duties.

Skills

NMC or HCPC registration

Theatre or scrub experience

Patient care

Job description

Title: Theatre Practitioner

Location: Bristol

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 are recruiting for a Theatre Practitioner to join our busy surgery team.

Operating in our state of the art treatment centre at our Bristol 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. 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.

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).

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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 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

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