Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse (Part-Time) – Flexible Hours

Optegra Eye Health Care; Great Ouseburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviewed

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training funded

STAR awards

Blue Light Card

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in England is seeking an experienced Scrub nurse to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis. You'll work 19 hours a week across two days and may cover shifts in Bradford and Wetherby.

You will support the ophthalmic surgical pathway, provide skilled clinical and technical assistance in the operating theatre, and participate in peri-operative care as required. A comprehensive benefits package and funded training are provided.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
• Qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care
• One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience
• Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
• Awareness of CQC standards and requirements

Responsibilities

• Carries out a full range of registered health care professional duties, including assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care with support from the Practitioner in charge.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, by provision or appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced.
• Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.

Skills

Scrub nursing

Ophthalmic surgery

Perioperative care

NMC/ODP registration

Microsoft Office

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Optegra Eye Healthcare in England is seeking an experienced Scrub nurse to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis. You'll work 19 hours a week across two days and may cover shifts in Bradford and Wetherby.

You will support the ophthalmic surgical pathway, provide skilled clinical and technical assistance in the operating theatre, and participate in peri-operative care as required. A comprehensive benefits package and funded training are provided.