Bank Scrub Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Optegra has an exciting opportunity for a bank scrub nurse/theatre practitionerto join our friendly and supportive team in Newcastle. This rolepays up to £29phdependent on experience.

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.

The Role

You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. It goes without saying that youll be passionate about provide excellent care to all patients. You will have specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. This will also include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.

What Youll Need

- Be a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner

- Have a current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions

- A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care

- Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre, minimum of one year

- Have knowledge in private and operation settings.

Youll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door and youll 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. Were welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in Theatres, General Surgery, or Outpatients.

Desirable

• Experience in Ophthalmology.
• Experience in scrub and circulating roles, preferably Ophthalmic.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with 1st level NMC registration.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice or equivalent.
• ODA City and Guilds 752.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Unit 1-3 Maingate

Kingsway North

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 0BE

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)