Regional Scrub Nurse - Part Time

Optegra Eye Health Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £47K

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Funded training

Discretionary bonuses

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care is seeking a dedicated Scrub Nurse to join our regional team on a part‑time basis (28.5 hours across Monday, Wednesday and Thursday). The role involves working at four hospitals in Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham and Leicester, with regular travel between sites and a focus on high-quality ophthalmic care.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, providing skilled clinical and technical assistance in theatre settings, and supporting peri‑operative and post‑operative care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 1st level NMC registration.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice or equivalent.
• ODA City and Guilds 752.
• Previous experience in Theatres, General Surgery, or Outpatients.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as part of the operating theatre team.
• Support peri-operative and post-operative care as needed.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and governance in line with CQC.

Skills

NMC Registration

Theatres Experience

Operating Department Practice NVQ

Outpatients & General Surgery

Education

ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice

ODA City and Guilds 752

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our amazing and dedicated regional team on a part time basis 3 days per week 28.5h on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This role covers four hospitals across the region - Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester, and requires regular travel between sites. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

Benefits

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £47K FTE dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes - because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development - because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries - because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region. They will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and also may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with surgical procedures. They will ensure a comprehensive level of care provision ensuring the patient is regularly updated to encompass change and will deliver highly skilled patient-centered care to all ophthalmic patients within the hospital. They will assist in maintaining an 'out of hours' emergency patient service for quality standards and continuity of care. They will adhere to the principles of clinical governance and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to assist in providing the most efficient and effective level of service.

Key responsibilities

To promote a sensitive, responsive and caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within the hospital environment. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care throughout the patients' visit to Optegra. To work in a manner that also ensures maximum efficiency, effective utilisation of resources and the seamless delivery of support to Consultants / Surgeons.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with 1st level NMC registration.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice or equivalent.
• ODA City and Guilds 752.
• Previous experience in Theatres, General Surgery, or Outpatients.

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We're welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.