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25000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Assistant Theatre Practitioner to join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. The assistant theatre practitioner (ATP) role will assist in providing a safe, high-quality environment for the carrying out of surgical procedures. The role is to perform a scrub practitioner role in minor to intermediate surgery and will also include circulatory duties for all aspects of surgery.

Job Responsibility:

  • Hold responsibility for the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra
  • Under the direct supervision of a registered perioperative practitioner, and ATP will provide skilled assistance to the surgeon in the operating theatre scrub role for procedures in which they have been assessed as competent, from a narrow focus of minor elective procedures in the agreed scope of practice
  • Prepare, supply and maintain all necessary instrumentation and equipment for the specified operative procedure / theatre list
  • Position and connect equipment as required by the scrub team: disconnect and safely remove equipment as required
  • Ensure proficiency with equipment before use in accordance with local policy and manufacturer’s instructions
  • Prepare sterile trolleys and ensure all instrumentation is correct and accounted for, pre, intra and post-operative procedure as per Optegra Theatre policy and AFPP standards
  • Undertake surgical scrubbing, gowning and gloving procedures aseptically, in accordance with AFPP guidelines and Optegra Policy
  • Working alongside the surgeon, safely passing the correct surgical instruments and materials within and maintaining the sterile field to ensure safe and efficient completion of surgical procedures
  • Undertake surgical count, as per Optegra policy, with registered practitioner
  • Anticipating the needs of the surgeon and responding effectively
  • Safely checking, handling, recording and dispatching used instruments
  • Safe handling and disposal of sharps and clinical waste
  • Assist registered practitioner in preparation of medicines required during surgery in line with local agreement
  • Assisting the registered practitioner in the handover of the patient to recovery staff, providing appropriate information and documentation
  • Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography
  • Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication
  • Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence
  • Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery
  • Provide pre and post-operative care, within level of competence, to patients
  • Be aware and sensitive to patients’ and relatives’ needs and adopt an empathetic and personal approach at all times

Requirements:

  • Relevant ATP qualification
  • Experience of working as ATP
  • Experience in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
What we offer:
  • Pension
  • 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Private Health
  • Generous matched pension contributions
  • SMART working schemes
  • Funded training and development
  • Discounts on retails, social activities, etc.
  • Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
  • Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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