Scrub nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 Days Annual Leave

Private Healthcare

Free laser eye

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare is seeking a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join the ophthalmic surgical pathway. You will provide clinical and technical support in the operating theatre and may assist with peri-operative and post-operative care within the surgical and refractive suite.

Responsibilities include ensuring instrument availability, equipment decontamination, and maintaining complete documentation for traceability.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner credential.
• Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions.
• Qualification in Ophthalmology or Perioperative care.
• One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience.
• Computer and IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Awareness of responsibilities under the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
• Awareness of CQC standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as part of the operating theatre team.
• May include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite.
• Assist with minor operations.
• Ensure documentation for traceability is completed.
• Manage and decontaminate/dispose of surgical equipment as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

NMC Professional Code of Conduct

CQC standards and requirements

Education

Ophthalmology or Perioperative care qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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., 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.

• - 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, - 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

UK Registration

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.

£36,225 to £46,575 a year

• Pension
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Private Healthcare
• Free laser eye