Bank Scrub Nurse

Optegra Eye Health Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of eye care is excited to offer a vacancy for a bank scrub nurse/theatre practitioner in Newcastle. In this role, you will ensure exemplary patient care throughout their surgical journey while collaborating closely with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will possess a valid NMC registration, relevant qualifications in ophthalmology, and have at least one year of theater experience. Join Optegra to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Have current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions.
• Minimum of one year's experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway.
• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance in theatre.
• Deliver peri-operative and post-operative care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical skills

Technical assistance

Education

Registered General Nurse

Ophthalmology qualification

Peri-operative care qualification

Job description

Optegra has an exciting opportunity for a bank scrub nurse/theatre practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team in Newcastle. This role pays up to £29ph depending on experience.

Company Overview

At Optegra, we work with inspiring, passionate, and highly skilled teams with a common goal to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We’re a small company that does big things with a family feel, and our people are at the heart of it. As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery. There has never been a better time to join Optegra!

The Role

You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. It goes without saying that you’ll be passionate about providing excellent care to all patients. You will have specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. This will also include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.

What You’ll Need

• Be a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Have a current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri-operative care
• Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre, minimum of one year
• Have knowledge in private and operation settings

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom