Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse – Laser Eye Care Specialist

Optegra UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Free laser eye

Job summary

Optegra UK Ltd is seeking an experienced scrub nurse to join our ophthalmic theatre team. You will provide skilled clinical and technical assistance, participate in peri-operative care, and support minor operations within a high‑quality surgical pathway.

The role requires current nursing registration (RGN/ODP), ophthalmology or perioperative care qualification, and recent theatre experience. A comprehensive benefits package and funded development programs are included.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with current registration.
• 12 months recent theatre scrub and circulating experience.
• Experience in ophthalmology theatre preferred.
• Qualification in ophthalmology or perioperative care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, check and prepare ophthalmic surgical equipment and consumables.
• Coordinate equipment use during a list to ensure safety.
• Act as scrub practitioner, performing role professionally.
• Anticipate surgical team needs and provide instrumentation.
• Ensure decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment.
• Monitor consumables and reordering as appropriate.
• Complete documentation for traceability.
• Maintain cleanliness and reduce cross-infection per policies.
• Provide clinical advice to staff, patients and carers.
• Deliver initial emergency care within competency and training.

Skills

Nurse registration

Theatre scrub experience

Ophthalmic perioperative care

Ophthalmology theatre experience

Clinical judgement in surgery

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or ODP

NMC/ODP registration

Qualification in Ophthalmology or perioperative care

12 months theatre/day surgery experience

Job description

Optegra UK Ltd is seeking an experienced scrub nurse to join our ophthalmic theatre team. You will provide skilled clinical and technical assistance, participate in peri-operative care, and support minor operations within a high‑quality surgical pathway.

The role requires current nursing registration (RGN/ODP), ophthalmology or perioperative care qualification, and recent theatre experience. A comprehensive benefits package and funded development programs are included.