Scrub Practitioner - Ophthalmics

Medacs Healthcare; West of England; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting locum Scrub Practitioners to support ophthalmic surgeries at Bristol Eye Hospital. The role offers flexibility with weekday shifts and full-time coverage options, in a dynamic theatre environment.

Ideal candidates hold HCPC or NMC registration with at least 6 months UK Operating Theatre experience and are ready to work in a fast-paced ophthalmics setting. Competitive locum benefits and a supportive team are offered.

Qualifications

• HCPC or NMC registration is required.
• Minimum 6 months UK operating theatre experience.
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• ILS / Paediatric ILS.
• Mentoring or teaching qualification.

Responsabilités

• Prepare the operating theatre and ensure instruments, equipment and materials are sterile and ready for use.
• Set up instrument trays, check equipment function and maintain sterility throughout procedures.
• Directly assist surgeons by passing instruments, handling specimens and ensuring items are accounted for.
• Monitor the sterile field and respond to any equipment issues or breaks in sterility.
• Ensure accurate surgical counts before, during and after procedures for patient safety.
• Support post-operative duties including disposal of equipment, decontamination and documentation.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ophthalmic scrub experience

UK operating theatre experience

Team collaboration

Formation

HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)

ILS / Paediatric ILS

Description du poste

Shift Patterns: Available Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00

Make a Difference as a Locum Scrub Practitioner - Ophthalmics

Are you a qualified Scrub Practitioneror Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with experience in ophthalmics? Looking for flexibility, career progression, and the chance to work in a dynamic theatre environment?

Join Medacs Healthcare - where your skills help shape better patient outcomes. We're recruiting locum Scrub Practitioners to support various specialties across Bristol Eye Hospital. Whether you're seeking weekday shifts or full-time flexibility, we have roles to suit your lifestyle.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be part of a multi-skilled scrub team delivering safe, high-quality ophthalmic care.

You will be:

• responsible for preparing the operating theatre, ensuring all surgical instruments, equipment, and materials are sterile, complete, and ready for use
• supporting the surgical team by setting up instrument trays, checking equipment functionality, and maintaining a sterile environment throughout the procedure
• responsible for directly assisting surgeons during operations by anticipating needs, passing instruments, handling specimens, and ensuring all items are accounted for
• monitoring the sterile field and responding quickly to any issues, such as equipment problems, breaks in sterility, or changes in the surgical workflow
• ensuring accurate surgical counts before, during, and after the procedure to maintain patient safety
• supporting post-operative duties, including safe disposal of equipment, instrument decontamination, and documentation

What You'll Need

• HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)
• Minimum of 6 months UK based Operating Theatre experience
• Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) / Paediatric ILS
• Mentoring or teaching qualification

Why Join Medacs Healthcare?

We're more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you'll feel the difference we make together.

Benefits of working with us include:

• 30 years of recruitment experience
• Fast-track registration
• Registration and onboarding support
• Dedicated compliance team
• Opportunities across the UK and internationally

Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.

We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.