Benefits

• Generous salary reviewed annually, up to £46,575 per annum dependent on experience
• 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 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
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role
The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. They will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out a full range of registered health care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's condition and care with support from the Practitioner in charge. Maintains the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by provision of 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.
• Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.

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 the NMC Professional Code of Conduct
• Awareness of CQC standards and requirements

Location: Marylebone, Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom
Postcode: W1G 9HT
Contract: Permanent - Full time
Closing date: 07/12/2026
Job reference: VB1734399MarSN

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business. We are welcoming to all, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.