Job Summary
We’re looking for a dedicated and patient‑focused Registered Nurse / Practitioner to join our Bristol theatre team 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.
Nurses / Practitioners 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 nurse provision including admission and discharge, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, you’ll help clean 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.
You will 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.
The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.
Main duties of the job
* Support patients through their full surgical pathway, from admissions to theatre and discharge.
* Assist in preparing theatre, conducting safety checks, and supporting the scrub nurse and theatre team.
* Provide patient care during discharge, including information on post‑surgical care and medication dispensing (following training and competencies).
* Maintain accurate records and documentation with a focus on patient safety.
* Put patients at ease, working in a calm and process‑driven way to deliver excellent care.
About Us
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient 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 for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.
Job Details
Date posted: 16 October 2025
Pay scheme: £36,000 – £38,000 depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: E0325-25-0045
Job location: Newmedica Bristol Aztec, 720 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4UD
Job Description
* Support patients through their full surgical pathway, from admissions to theatre and discharge.
* Assist in preparing theatre, conducting safety checks, and supporting the scrub nurse and theatre team.
* Provide patient care during discharge, including information on post‑surgical care and medication dispensing (following training and competencies).
* Maintain accurate records and documentation with a focus on patient safety.
* Put patients at ease, working in a calm and process‑driven way to deliver excellent care.
Person Specification – Essential
* Previous experience in a healthcare or surgical environment is an advantage.
* Proven clinical and/or administrative skills with the enjoyment of the routine and rhythm of a process‑driven and regulated environment.
* A passion for healthcare and supporting patients.
* Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.
* Confident user of Office 365 and tech systems (training provided).
* Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A team player mentality with a proactive, solution‑focused approach.
* Ability to manage competing priorities with calm and clarity.
* An understanding of CQC standards (advantageous).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: New Medical Systems Ltd
Address: Newmedica Bristol Aztec, 720 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4UD
Employer's website: https://www.newmedica.co.uk/
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