Scrub Nurse

Newmedica; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free eye tests

Discounted or free glasses

24/7 well-being service

Retail/technology discount scheme

Learning and development support

Job summary

Newmedica is seeking a Scrub Nurse / Practitioner for our Leicester site, 30 hours across 3 days per week. You’ll join our high-volume ophthalmology theatre team, setting up theatres, scrub for VR, cataract and oculoplastics, and help maintain safety and hygiene standards.

The role requires full nursing/ODP qualification with current NMC/HCPC registration, strong English skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A supportive learning culture and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery and scrub for VR, glaucoma and oculoplastics.
• Knowledge of Biometry, Lens bank and implants.

Responsibilities

• Set up the theatre for cataract surgery and support the surgeon during theatre lists.
• Provide scrub duties and maintain patient safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage medicine, audits, records and clinical waste disposal.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

English language

CPD

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Tools

Vitrectomy setup

Phaco instrumentation

Biometry/Lens implants

VR/ glaucoma/oculoplastics scrub

Job description

Scrub Nurse / Scrub Practitioner

Leicester

Who are we?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England,

delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through

better sight and eye health.

We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed

among the UK’s top 30 Best Workplaces™ for 2026 —recognition that reflects how colleagues

feel about working here.

Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end

avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every day—Commercial,

Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.

Role overview

We are looking for a new Scrub Nurse / Practitioner to join our Leicester site. This will be 30 hours over 3 days per week.

Scrub Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of

duties. You’ll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22

patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so you’ll thrive working in an efficient

and fast paced environment.

You’ll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list,

anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, you’ll help clean

down the theatre and in all you do you’ll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient

safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

Aside from providing Scrub services in the theatre you'll also undertake medicine management and

audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure

the correct disposal procedures are implemented.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses

need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable

during their time in surgery.

What skills and experience do I need?

You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and need a

current registration with the NMC or HCPC.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery, have a full understanding of

Phaco Instrumentation and have a working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants. Ability to

scrub for VR, glaucoma and oculoplastics cases is advantageous.

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:

Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience

Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry

Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting

Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre – problem solving and issue resolution

The training and coaching of others

The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development

A competent user of computer systems and programmes

An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format

A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required

What we’re offering

A salary of up to £44,000 pa (pro rata) depending on experience

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A company pension scheme

Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7

well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.

An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of

various learning tools and courses.

Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our

patients

A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants

must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in

the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this

in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications

from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected

characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age,

disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.