Ophthalmic Theatre Scrub Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Nuffield Health York Hospital is seeking a permanent part-time ophthalmic scrub theatre practitioner to join our theatre team. The role focuses on scrubbing for eye surgery and involves working across other surgical specialties while supervising junior staff.

You must be registered with the NMC or HCPC; SFA training may be offered to those without the qualification. The post includes paid overtime, a cycle-to-work scheme and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registration with the NMC or HCPC.
• Post-registration experience.
• Qualifications relevant to professional registration.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, proactive approach to work.
• Committed team player passionate about outstanding patient care in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Scrub ophthalmic theatre practitioner within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work across ophthalmic and other surgical specialties.
• Supervise and develop junior staff.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care and experiences.
• Collaborate with consultants and theatre staff.
• Maintain continuity of patient care with ward colleagues.
• Handle a varied caseload using modern technology and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Team work

Flexibility

Job description

A permanent part-time post as an ophthalmic scrub theatre practitioner at Nuffield Health York Hospital, a private hospital. The core of the work is scrubbing for eye surgery, and the post also involves working across other surgical specialties and supervising junior theatre staff. Hours are 22.5 a week and include weekend work and on-call duty, across a mixed caseload on up-to-date equipment. Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC, and SFA training may be offered to those without the SFA qualification.

What the job involves

• Work as an ophthalmic scrub theatre practitioner within a multidisciplinary team
• Work across a range of surgical specialties alongside ophthalmic surgery
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Deliver high-quality, clinically effective and evidence-based care and patient experiences
• Work with leading consultants and other professionals in theatre
• Maintain continuity of patient care with colleagues on the ward
• Work a varied caseload using modern technology and equipment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualifications relevant to professional registration

Registration & licences

• Registration with the NMC or HCPC

Experience

• Post-registration experience

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible, proactive approach to work
• Committed team player passionate about outstanding patient care in theatre

Nice to have

• Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification

What’s offered

• Paid overtime
• Cycle to work scheme
• Expert advice and support for financial and emotional wellbeing
• SFA training with De Montfort University for those without the qualification
• Support for ongoing professional development and career progression