Assistant Theatre Practitioner

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £2,691,000 to £3,622,500 a year Pension,33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: E0110-26-0001FTATP
• Job locations: Optegra, 10 Alan Turing Road, Surrey Research Park, GUILDFORD, Surrey, GU2 7YF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 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 manufacturers 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).