Assistant Practitioner – Ophthalmology
A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Nelson Day Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly Ophthalmology team. This is a busy day‑case unit caring for patients having a range of specialised local anaesthetic eye procedures.
You’ll be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on patient experience, and safety, where no two days are the same.
If you are organised, calm under pressure and committed to delivering compassionate, person‑centered care that reflects our PRIDE values, we would love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Practitioner in the Nelson Day Unit you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Ophthalmic Team, delivering safe, high‑quality pre‑ and post‑operative care for patients undergoing day‑case ophthalmic surgery.
You will support registered staff with patient flow and theatre readiness, preparing notes and documentation, completing delegated clinical tasks within your competence, and ensuring excellent communication with patients, carers and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing patient records/notes and checking documentation is complete and accurate prior to procedures.
* Supporting pre‑operative preparation and post‑operative recovery, including observations and basic assessments as delegated and trained.
* Escalating concerns promptly to a registered practitioner.
* Maintaining a clean, safe environment and preparing/stocking clinical areas and equipment in line with local and Trust policy.
* Providing reassuring, person‑centered care, explaining what will happen next and helping patients feel informed and supported.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026.
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