Scrub Nurse

Optegra; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary (up to £46,575 p.a.)

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Flexible & SMART working schemes

Funded training and development

Job summary

Optegra is seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our dedicated team in Birmingham. You will provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as part of the operating theatre team, with potential peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite.

The role requires registration (NMC/ODP) with relevant ophthalmology experience and computer proficiency. We offer comprehensive benefits and funded training, supporting your professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions.
• Ophthalmology perioperative care qualification.
• One year ophthalmology surgical theatre experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Awareness of NMC Code of Conduct.
• Awareness of CQC standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of registered healthcare professional duties with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Anticipate surgical team needs by provisioning appropriate instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensure decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and documented.
• Complete all documentation for traceability.

Skills

NMC/ODP registration

Ophthalmology experience

IT & MS Office

Patient care

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Scrub nurseto join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs.

Benefits

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to£46,575.00 per annumdependent 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 job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. 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 minor operations.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Carries out a full range of registered heath care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care with support from the Practitioner in charge. Maintains the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, by provision or appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced.
• Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
• Qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care
• One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience
• Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
• Awareness of CQC standards and requirements

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

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.