We are looking for Scrub Practitioners to join our site. The role will be 40 hours over 5 days per week, including cover on weekends on a rota basis. We are only a few minutes walk from Langley train station which is on the Elizabeth line, and there is plenty of parking close to the clinic.
Main duties of the job
Setting up the theatre ready to accommodate patients.
Providing competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating and resolving potential problems.
Cleaning down the theatre at the end of the day, ensuring the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance, and hygiene levels.
Undertaking medicine management and audit duties, as well as maintaining accurate patient records.
Managing clinical waste and ensuring correct disposal procedures are implemented.
Being empathetic and friendly to help patients feel comfortable during their time in surgery.
About us
Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing, and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work, a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
Qualifications
Essential:
NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner Skills and knowledge Essential:
Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-volume theatre setting Desirable:
Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery, full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation, working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants, knowledge of clinical practice and awareness of current developments in Optometry. Experience Essential:
Experience of working in theatre Desirable:
Ophthalmic experience in a theatre setting, previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience, experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution, experience in the training and coaching of others. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.
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NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner Skills and knowledge Essential:
Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-volume theatre setting Desirable:
Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery, full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation, working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants, knowledge of clinical practice and awareness of current developments in Optometry. Experience Essential:
Experience of working in theatre Desirable:
Ophthalmic experience in a theatre setting, previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience, experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution, experience in the training and coaching of others. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.
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