Registered Practitioner - Part Time

CompanyOptegra Eye Health Care

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced registered practitoner 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. 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.

Benefits

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £45k pro rata dependent on experience
Generous matched pension contributions
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Flexible working and SMART working schemes - because we believe in work life balance

Funded training and development - because we believe in our people

Celebrating your anniversaries - because we value loyalty and commitment

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

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

The purpose of this role is to promote a sensitive, responsive and caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within the hospital environment. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care throughout the patients’ visit to Optegra. To work in a manner that also ensures maximum efficiency, effective utilisation of resources and the seamless delivery of support to Consultants / Surgeons. The ideal post holder will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of team, and also may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.

Key responsibilities:

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, reporting any difficulties with these duties to Clinic Manager and/or AHOCS
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 and to the need to ensure the Clinic Manager and/or AHOCS is aware of any issues.
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

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door - and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.