Band 5 -Theatres Scrub Nurses and Practitioners - Leeds

Pulse Healthcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Exclusive opportunities via Pulse's SP

Job summary

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner to support ophthalmic procedures at a leading NHS Trust in Leeds. This role requires scrub experience and commitment to set working days (Monday to Friday).

Ophthalmic experience is preferred, but training can be provided. You will provide scrub support, deliver patient care through the surgical pathway from admission to discharge, and maintain documentation in line with NMC guidelines while preparing theatre equipment and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrub support for ophthalmic procedures in a sterile environment.

Skills

Scrub experience

Ophthalmic experience

Infection control

Teamworking

Microsoft Office

Education

NMC pin

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Band 5 -Theatres Scrub Nurses and Practitioners - Leeds

Leeds

Job Title: Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner – Ophthalmic
Banding: 5
Location: Leeds
Rate: £32.50 – £43.24 per hour

Pulse Nursing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Theatre Scrub Nurse/Practitioner to support ophthalmic procedures at a leading NHS Trust. This role is available exclusively to candidates with scrub experience who can commit to set working days (Monday to Friday). Ophthalmic experience is preferred, but training can be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide scrub support for ophthalmic procedures in a sterile environment
• Deliver patient care throughout the surgical pathway-from admission to discharge
• Administer medicines and maintain documentation in line with NMC guidelines
• Prepare, check and store theatre equipment appropriately
• Assist with inventory and stock control, maintaining safe levels
• Adhere to clinical governance policies, including reporting incidents when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality in line with data protection legislation
• Collaborate with the ophthalmic team and participate in ALS training
• Take part in on-call and weekend rotas, and offer support at nearby clinics

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC pin
• Previous scrub experience, ideally within ophthalmics
• Sound understanding of infection control and safe practice protocols
• Effective communication and teamworking skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Commitment to professional development

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated support from experienced consultants
• Access to exclusive opportunities through Pulse's preferred supplier status

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Important note

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.