Scrub Practitioner

East of England, East of England

Permanent

Depends on experience

Doctor - Other

Scrub Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for Scrub Practitioners to join our brand new site in Bradford, due to open in September 2024. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week including cover on weekends on a rota basis. We could also consider part time contracts.

Main duties of the job

Scrub 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 Practitioners 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 are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients 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. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

To provide a competent Nurse provision in the services Theatre.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities for Clinics

Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.
Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery
Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up
Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants
Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them
Working as part of a theatre team

Administrative Duties

To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.

Professional Duties

To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.
To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.
To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry
Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeons
Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review
Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment
Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation
Committed to delivering consistently high standards of care to patients
Seeks continuous professional development
Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients
Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team

Experience

Essential

Experience working in theatre
Experience in ophthalmology
Experience of and commitment to medical audit

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.