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Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for a part time experienced Registered Practitioner to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Manchester Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs. You'll be required to work 27.5 hours a week across 3 days. Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.
Job Responsibility:
Promote a sensitive, responsive and caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within the hospital environment
Be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care throughout the patients’ visit to Optegra
Work in a manner that ensures maximum efficiency, effective utilisation of resources and the seamless delivery of support to Consultants / Surgeons
Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of team
May include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital
Carries out a full range of registered heath care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care
Maintains the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies
Work with the multi-disciplinary team supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway
Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, by provision or appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment
Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced
Having an awareness of the patient specific requirements for each case including lenses or other bespoke items
Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems during the patients’ clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input
Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed in line with Optegra Medicines Management Policy
Requirements:
Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
Qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care
One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience
Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
Awareness of CQC standards and requirements
What we offer:
Pension
33 Days Annual Leave
Private Health
Generous salary which is reviewed annually
Generous matched pension contributions
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Flexible working and SMART working schemes
Funded training and development
Celebrating your anniversaries
Annual STAR awards
Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
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