Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK seeks qualified or newly qualified nurses to join their team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This role offers the chance to work within the ophthalmology theatre, with flexible working options and a strong focus on career development. Candidates should have experience in a hospital environment, nursing registration, and excellent communication skills. The organization values its staff highly and offers extensive support and benefits for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital environment is essential.
• Nursing registration or HCPC required.
• Experience with theatre work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a high standard of evidence-based, patient-centred care.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills within the specialty.
• Deliver patient care using a multidisciplinary approach.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork approach

Education

Nursing registration or HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career? Our nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust.

This opportunity is for Surgical or Medical Nurses all across Somerset who are enthusiastic about working in the ophthalmology theatre. As a fully integrated trust, we can offer a collaborative approach to your career with us, meaning if you choose, there would be opportunities to rotate across all sites and directorates to ensure your skills and knowledge are as broad as they possibly can be. You are the greatest investment we can make. We value our RGNs highly, so development and training within this role will be offered and prioritised. There is an expectation that hours are worked flexibly over a rota basis which includes on‑call service. We have full‑time and part‑time hours available. You will require good communication skills, a teamwork approach and be able to provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.

Informal visits or chats are always welcome – contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise to come and visit! This advert is open to registered or newly qualified nurses.

Main Duties of the Job

Provide and maintain a high standard of evidence‑based, patient‑centred care. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and develop practical skills required within the speciality, while reflecting the philosophy of care. Deliver patient care on a daily basis using the systems in place in the department for a multidisciplinary approach to patient‑centred care delivery, building on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trust’s patient and public involvement strategy.

Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department in the absence of senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient‑centred, evidence‑based nursing care.

About Us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. The benefits include:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long‑term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to a Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Details

Posted: 19 December 2025

Band: 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 184‑OL‑OR‑3730

Location: Musgrove Park Hospital, Musgrove Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5DA

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Nursing registration or HCPC.

Experience (Essential)

• Theatre.

Desirable

• Ophthalmology background experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.