Scrub Nurse - Part Time, Sheffield

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced scrub nurse. This role offers a forward‑thinking business environment with a comprehensive benefits package and fully funded training and development programs. You will work 27.5 hours a week across 3 days and must be flexible to work in Preston and Manchester.

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to 46,575.00 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 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 health 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.
• Anticipates 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 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

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.

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