Bank Scrub Nurse

Newmedica; Winchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250/day salary

Learning and development support

Friendly multi-disciplinary team

Modern working environment

Job summary

Bank Scrub Nurse/Practitioner at Newmedica (Whiteley site) will join a high-volume cataract surgery theatre. You will scrub, set up, support the surgeon, and help maintain patient safety and hygiene standards throughout the day.

You should be a fully qualified RN or ODP with current NMC/HCPC registration. Ophthalmic theatre experience preferred; training may be offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
• Current registration with NMC or HCPC is required.
• Experience in ophthalmic theatre is preferred but training can be provided.
• Strong eye theatre scrub experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrub support during theatre lists, assisting the surgeon throughout procedures.
• Set up theatres, ensure sterile technique and patient safety standards.
• Assist with vitrectomy setup and phaco instrumentation understanding.
• Manage clinical records and duty-specific audits as required.

Skills

Scrub nursing skills

Theatre teamwork

Patient safety

Clinical documentation

English proficiency

Education

RN or ODP qualification

Tools

Phaco Instrumentation

Biometry knowledge

Job description

Bank Scrub Nurse

OJV Bank - Whiteley, Hampshire

Who are we?

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 to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the thirdyear running. The feedback hasdirectly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

Role overview

We are looking for a new Bank Scrub Nurse / Practitioner to join our Whiteley site. Scrub 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 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 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.

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. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.

What skills and experience do I need?

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.

• 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

What we’re offering

• A salary of £250 per day
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.