We are looking for Scrub Practitioners or ODPs to join our Bristol site on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2026. We are happy to consider full or part time applications; candidates will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
Scrub Nurses are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. You’ll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18‑22 patients a day in our high‑volume cataract surgery provision, so you’ll thrive working in an efficient and fast‑paced environment.
You’ll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, you’ll help clear‑down the theatre and in all you do you’ll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.
Aside from providing Scrub services in the theatre you’ll also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You’ll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.
About us
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for Scrub Practitioners or ODPs to join our Bristol site on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2026. We are happy to consider full or part time applications; candidates will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.
Person Specification
Experience
* You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and need a current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
* In an ideal world you will already have ophthalmic experience in a theatre setting. If not in most cases we can teach this, as long as you already have extensive theatre scrub experience.
* The ideal candidate will have the ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery, have a full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation and have a working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants. Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:
* Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
* Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
* Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting
* Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution
* The training and coaching of others
* The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
* A competent user of computer systems and programmes
* An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
* A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required
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.
Depending on experience £40,500 - £44,100 depending on experience
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