Scrub Nurse

Optegra UK Ltd; West Malling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

33 days annual leave

Free laser eye

Job summary

Optegra UK Ltd in Maidstone (Kent Eye Hospital) is seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our supportive team. You will provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as part of the operating theatre team, and contribute to peri-operative and post-operative care as needed.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, fully funded training and development, and the chance to grow within a forward-thinking private eye care provider.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carries out a full range of registered health care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients condition and care with support from the Practitioner in charge.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by providing appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensure proper decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment and correct disposal of instruments.
• Ensure all documentation for traceability is completed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner

NMC/ODP registration

Ophthalmology or perioperative care qualification

Ophthalmology surgical theatre experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sterilisation procedures

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Kent Eye Hospital, located in Maidstone. 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

- Carries out a full range of registered heath care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• - 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

£36,225 to £46,575 a yearPension, 33 Days Annual Leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye