Ophthalmic Theatre Scrub Nurse (Zero-Hour Contract)

SpaMedica; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaMedica is the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and is renowned for patient care and safety. This Bank Scrub Nurse role in Hull supports our ophthalmic theatre teams and upholds high standards in line with our values and data-protection commitments.

The post requires scrub experience, adherence to NMC guidelines, and the ability to work within a team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. DBS/clearance will be required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration and current practice
• Scrub experience in theatre settings, ideally ophthalmic
• Adherence to NMC guidelines for safe medicines handling and record keeping
• Respect and maintain patient confidentiality and data protection requirements

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the principles of clinical governance.
• Admission and discharge of patients on a theatre day.
• Administer drugs in accordance with NMC guidelines for safe handling.
• Adhere to NMC guidelines for record keeping.
• Provide scrub experience for clinical procedures.
• Follow correct procedure for reporting accidents or incidents.
• Assist the consultant and clinical team in ophthalmic care delivery.
• Prepare areas and equipment for procedures.
• Ensure correct storage of equipment.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock control and maintain par levels.
• Manage theatre equipment daily.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Theatre scrub experience

NMC guidelines adherence

Clinical governance

Patient confidentiality

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

SpaMedica is the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery and is renowned for patient care and safety. This Bank Scrub Nurse role in Hull supports our ophthalmic theatre teams and upholds high standards in line with our values and data-protection commitments.

The post requires scrub experience, adherence to NMC guidelines, and the ability to work within a team to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. DBS/clearance will be required.