At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team providing top-notch care in ophthalmic surgery.
- Company: Leading eye care provider with a focus on clinical excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible bank contract, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with mentorship opportunities and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a modern clinical environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse or ODP with theatre experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist eye care provider for a Bank Scrub Practitioner based in Surrey. Our client operates a network of dedicated eye hospitals across the UK, delivering world‑class ophthalmic care across a range of specialisms including cataract surgery, refractive treatment, glaucoma, and medical retina. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled multi‑disciplinary team in a modern, purpose‑built clinical environment.
Location: Surrey
Contract Type: Bank Scrub Practitioner
Job Purpose
As part of a multi‑disciplinary team, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non‑clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care.
Patient Care
- Carry out a full range of registered healthcare professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients condition and care. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients at all times.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team by provision of appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly, including appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment.
- Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.
- Maintain awareness of patient‑specific requirements for each case, including lenses or other bespoke items.
- Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems with regard to surgical instrumentation and turnaround times for decontamination and sterilisation.
- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed in line with Medicines Management Policy.
- Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the Uniform Policy, AFPP guidelines, and all procedures for the maintenance of a clean working environment.
- Work with Consultants/Surgeons and trainee doctors, supporting them and delivering excellent care throughout the patient pathway.
- Provide effective handover of key information to recovery staff to facilitate safe and effective patient discharge.
- Provide clinical advice for staff, patients and carers within level of competency.
Professional & Administrative
- Adhere to the Uniform Policy and participate in perioperative projects enhancing standards of care.
- Assist with the organisation of notes and hospital lists to ensure safe and smooth running of schedules.
- Ensure all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC/HPC standards.
- Observe patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.
- Follow correct procedures for documenting and reporting any accident or incident.
Training & Development
- Undertake all mandatory training as required and complete key competencies within the first 1–3 months.
- Act as mentor/preceptor for trained and untrained staff once appropriate training has been given.
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff training and departmental meetings as required.
- Be prepared to extend knowledge and skills by rotation to other areas in consultation with the Specialist Clinical Leader.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience — Essential
- Registered Nurse with 1st level NMC registration, or ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice, or ODA City and Guilds 752.
- Previous experience in Theatres, General Surgery, or Outpatients.
Qualifications & Experience — Desirable
- Experience in Ophthalmology.
- Experience in scrub and circulating roles, preferably Ophthalmic.
Knowledge & Skills
- Aware of responsibilities in relation to NMC/HCPC standards and CQC key lines of enquiry.
- Aware of AFPP guidelines.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about patient care and delivering the best patient experience.
- Able to build and maintain exceptional relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Consistent professional attitude; personable, confident and articulate at all times.
- Excellent time management skills.
Scrub Practitioner in Somerset employer: Chapter 2
Join a leading specialist eye care provider in Surrey as a Bank Scrub Practitioner, where you will be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering world-class ophthalmic care. Our modern clinical environment fosters a culture of excellence, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a strong emphasis on quality patient care and teamwork. With a focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes, this role provides a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working with cutting-edge technology and practices.
