SpaMedica

Operating Department Practitioner - Chelmsford

The closing date is 30 June 2025

Job summary

Role: Operating Department Practitioner Location: Lower Ground And Ground Floor, Buckenham House, 1 Coval Wells, Chelmsford, CM1 1WZ This role will be based within our Chelmsford cluster, which involves working across multiple sites, including Colchester, Romford and Dalston. Hours: Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 days out of 6, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Salary: £36,105 - £42,551 (Dependant on experience)

Main duties of the job

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients. Joining us as a Registered General Nurse you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible. All of SpaMedicas hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as Good or Outstanding, and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,105 to £42,551 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002525

Job locations

Lower Ground And Ground Floor

Buckenham House, 1 Coval Wells

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM2 0PP


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will be based within our Chelmsford cluster, which involves working across multiple sites, including Colchester, Romford and Dalston.

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Operating Department Practitioner you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About you:

As a Registered ODP at SpaMedica, you will have a passion for delivering excellent care in a dynamic and innovative theatre environment. You will responsible for participating in all aspects of the ophthalmic surgery and anaesthetics.  

Why work with us?

  • Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.
  • Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
  • Be part of a caring, community-focused team.

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!

Summary of benefits:

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)
  • Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS
  • Access to exclusive discounts
  • Continuous training and development

Apply Today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at careers@spamedica.co.uk.

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will be based within our Chelmsford cluster, which involves working across multiple sites, including Colchester, Romford and Dalston.

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Operating Department Practitioner you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About you:

As a Registered ODP at SpaMedica, you will have a passion for delivering excellent care in a dynamic and innovative theatre environment. You will responsible for participating in all aspects of the ophthalmic surgery and anaesthetics.  

Why work with us?

  • Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.
  • Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
  • Be part of a caring, community-focused team.

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!

Summary of benefits:

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)
  • Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS
  • Access to exclusive discounts
  • Continuous training and development

Apply Today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at careers@spamedica.co.uk.

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Valid NMC Pin

Experience

Essential

  • 6-12 months experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Valid NMC Pin

Experience

Essential

  • 6-12 months experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Lower Ground And Ground Floor

Buckenham House, 1 Coval Wells

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM2 0PP


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Lower Ground And Ground Floor

Buckenham House, 1 Coval Wells

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM2 0PP


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Victoria

victoria.wilde@spamedica.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,105 to £42,551 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002525

Job locations

Lower Ground And Ground Floor

Buckenham House, 1 Coval Wells

Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CM2 0PP


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