Theatre Nurse​/Practitioner – Ophthalmic

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join a highly reputable state‑of‑the‑art private eye clinic based in Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to join their thriving theatre team permanently. The clinic is high performing and expanding and within the role, you will be exposed to a wide range of specialities.

The service practices some of the most advanced treatments, offering a range of surgical procedures in specialist fields within Ophthalmology. This is a great opportunity for a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner to expand on their skills in assisting patients undergoing procedures including cataract surgery in a fast‑paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities

You will be working as a Theatre Nurse / Practitioner and will be responsible for:

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and high‑volume clinical setting
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Take them through the journey and reassure patients throughout
• Caring for patients after surgery, recovering from sedation
• Review patient charts and confirm data
• Ensure medical equipment is prepared for surgery
• Follow surgeons’ directions and pass medical equipment
• Medicine Management and Audits

Who we’re looking for

• Be NMC / HCPC registered – your pin must not have any restrictions or conditions
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship
• At least 1 year experience working in theatres in the UK
• Ophthalmic / optometry / ophthalmology experience highly desirable
• Interest in development and progression – this role offers the opportunity to complete the surgical assist course

Employees are offered a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays + your birthday off
• Competitive annual salary
• Brand new site
• Blue Light Card
• Death in service X3 of your salary
• Access to a free 24/7 GP consultation service
• Excellent career progression opportunities – and regular salary increases
• Great ongoing training and career development from their own learning and development team
• Fantastic company culture
• Free Specsavers eye tests and vouchers worth over £200
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free Parking

Fit the profile? Then why not apply:

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Person Specification: All applicants for the role of Theatre Nurse / ODP practitioner must have a valid NMC / HCPC registration with no restrictions and full eligibility to live and work in the UK. With at least 1 year of Theatre experience in the UK.

Theatre Nurse Practitioner Ophthalmic
• Norwich, England, GB