Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioners - Block Booking

Head Medical; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking experienced Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioners for a block booking contract starting on 30th September. Successful candidates will provide expert scrub skills for cataract surgeries, assist surgical teams, and ensure patient safety. A minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in the UK is required. This role offers Monday to Thursday shifts, fostering high standards in ophthalmic procedures.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with a minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in the UK.
• Proven experience in scrub roles, particularly within ophthalmology or eye surgery.
• Eligibility to work in the UK. Registration with the NMC or HCPC is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert ophthalmological scrub skills during cataract and general eye procedures.
• Supporting surgical teams to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.
• Preparing operating theatres and surgical instruments specifically for ophthalmology surgeries.
• Assisting throughout various stages of ophthalmic procedures, observing strict infection control procedures.
• Adhering to hospital policies and ensuring the smooth running of surgical sessions.

Skills

Ophthalmological scrub skills

Cataract surgery experience

Infection control procedures

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP

Minimum two years' experience in the UK

Job description

Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioners - Block Booking in the West of Scotland

Head Medical is currently recruiting for four dedicated Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioners. This is an exciting block booking contractwhich starts on Tuesday 30th September. The shifts are from 08:00 - 17:00 with a 30-minute break. For the weeks beginning the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th of October it will be Monday to Thursday.

Position Details

• Location:Glasgow, Scotland
• Type: Contract, Block Booking
• Specialism: Cataracts and Ophthalmology Scrub
• You will be part of a Head Medical Team of four scrub practitioners. We are also looking for an HCSWor RN who can do outpatient assessments for cataracts

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert ophthalmological scrub skills during cataract and general eye procedures
• Supporting surgical teams to ensure high standards of patient care and safety
• Preparing operating theatres and surgical instruments specifically for ophthalmology surgeries
• Assisting throughout various stages of ophthalmic procedures, observing strict infection control procedures
• Adhering to hospital policies and ensuring the smooth running of surgical sessions

Candidate Profile

• Registered Nurse or ODP with a minimum of two years' post-graduate experience in the UK.
• Proven experience in scrub roles, particularly within ophthalmology or eye surgery
• Experience with cataract surgeries.
• Eligibilityto work in the UK. Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship.
• Registration with the NMC or HCPC is mandatory.

If you are an experienced Scrub Practitioner specialising in ophthalmology and are interested in this contract opportunity in Scotland, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step.