Ophthalmic Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Nuffield Health; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuffield Health York Hospital is seeking an Ophthalmic Scrub Theatre Practitioner for a permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours per week). You will be registered with the NMC or HCPC and bring relevant post-registration ophthalmic scrub experience to the theatre.

You will work across a range of surgical specialties, supervise junior staff and contribute to high-quality patient care with state-of-the-art equipment, while collaborating with leading consultants and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate professional governing body (NMC or HCPC).
• Ophthalmic scrub experience and post-registration experience are required.
• Excellent communication and a proactive approach are essential.
• Committed team player delivering outstanding patient care in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a close-knit multidisciplinary team.
• Work with leading consultants and skilled professionals.
• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology and facilities.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff.
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective.
• Interact with ward colleagues to ensure continuity of patient care.

Skills

Ophthalmic Scrub experience

Communication skills

Team player

Post-registration experience

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmic Scrub

York Hospital | Ophthalmic Scrub | Permanent | Part time

Includes weekend work and on call
Up to £39,750 pro rata per annum depending on skills and experience
22.5 hours per week

As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we offer a fantastic home for your career. And we’ll give you the freedom to work autonomously, making full use of your expertise. Here’s where you bring your drive, passion and high standards to help shape the health of the nation.

As an Ophthalmic Scrub Theatre Practitioner at our York Hospital, you will be registered with the appropriate professional governing body (NMC or HCPC) and hold the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration. You will bring valuable post-registration experience, excellent communication skills, and a flexible, proactive approach to your work. Above all, you will be a committed team player who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care in a theatre environment.

In addition to your ophthalmic expertise, you will also work across a range of surgical specialties, including:

• Orthopaedics

• General Surgery

• Gynaecology

• Laparoscopic Surgery

• ENT

• Urology

• Pain Management

• Spinal Surgery

• Maxillofacial Surgery

• Breast Surgery

A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates who do not currently hold this qualification may have the opportunity to undertake SFA training in partnership with De Montfort University, supporting their ongoing professional development and career progression.

As an Ophthalmic Scrub Theatre Practitioner, you will:

• Be part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team

• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals who respect and value what you bring

• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities

• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff

• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based

• Interact well with colleagues on the ward, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From paid overtime to a cycle to work scheme, expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing, and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health York Hospital

Nuffield Health York Hospital opened in 2004 and we provide a comprehensive range of private healthcare services, our areas of specialty include cosmetic surgery, male and female health and spinal care and our facilities and high standards of care make Nuffield Health York Hospital, one of the leading providers of private healthcare in the area. We have also received a "Good" rating from the CQC.

It starts with you.