Scrub Nurse - Part Time

Optegra Eye Health Care; Great Ouseburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary (pro rata)

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave including bank

Flexible working and SMART schemes

Funded training and development

Annual STAR awards

Blue Light Card discounts

Free laser eye treatment for you and 1

Private Healthcare & 24/7 GP

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in York invites an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our private eye hospital. This part-time position covers 19 hours across two days, Mon–Thu, with flexible coverage.

You will be an integral member of the operating theatre team, delivering skilled clinical and technical assistance throughout the ophthalmic surgical pathway, including perioperative care and minor procedures. The role offers funded training, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment committed to

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (NMC/ODP) with active registration.
• One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience or equivalent.
• Computer and IT literacy including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway.
• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as part of the operating theatre team.
• Deliver perioperative and post-operative care as needed within the ophthalmic setting.
• Assist with minor operations as required.

Education

Registered General Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 eye hospital in York. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.

This is a part-time role, we require you to work 19 hours across 2 days - must be flexible to cover Mon-Thurs.

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 £46,575 pro rata 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

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.

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.

Closing date

We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.