About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a new Scrub Nurse / Practitioner to join our Whiteley site. This will be 37.5 hours over 4 days per week including weekends on a rota basis. The clinic provides free on site parking, but it is also accessible by public transport.
Main duties of the job
Scrub Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. You'll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so you'll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.
You'll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, you'll help clean down the theatre and in all you do you'll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.
Aside from providing Scrub services in the theatre you'll also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.
The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.
About us
Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed among the UKs top 30 Best Workplaces for 2026 recognition that reflects how colleagues feel about working here.
Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every dayCommercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.
Job description Job responsibilities
Scrub Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. Youll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so youll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.
Youll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, youll help clean down the theatre and in all you do youll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.
Aside from providing Scrub services in the theatre, you'll also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.
The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) must hold a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration (for nurses), or HCPC registration (for ODPs) Nursing Degree or Diploma (typically a BSc in Adult Nursing (or equivalent)
Experience Essential
Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required
Desirable
The training and coaching of others A competent user of computer systems and programmes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 New Medical Systems Ltd
Address Newmedica
St. Andrews House
4400 Parkway, Whiteley
FAREHAM
Hampshire
PO15 7FJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)