Optegra Eye Health Care
Scrub Nurse - Part Time
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**Experienced Scrub Nurse – Ophthalmology Surgical Theatre
We’re looking for a dedicated Scrub Nurse to join our **private North London Eye Hospital'**s team at Optegra Eye Healthcare. A 19-hour-per-week role across Tuesdays and Wednesdays, this opportunity offers £46,575 (FTE) with access to our fully funded training programs and a supportive, modern workplace—where developing your career is a priority.
Optegra has been nationally recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work (Sunday Times 2025) for fostering a culture where teamwork, growth, and wellbeing thrive.
Company Overview
Optegra Eye Healthcare is a prestigious private healthcare provider, dedicated to creating an exceptional working environment. We believe in investing in our employees, celebrating loyalty, and ensuring every role empowers progress.
Benefits
Optegra is rated a ‘great place to work’, offering a rich package of rewards designed for your holistic development:
- Competitive salary: Up to £46,575 FTE (reviewed annually)
- Generous pension scheme: Matched contribution
- 33 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Flexible working & SMART working schemes – we champion work-life balance
- Fully funded training & development – we invest in our people
- Annual STAR awards to recognise top contributors
- Blue Light Card (exclusive discounts on high-street brands)
- Free laser eye treatment (plus 20% discount for colleagues/family)
- Comprehensive employee wellbeing initiatives:
- Private Healthcare
- 24/7 GP access
- Free Physio & Counselling
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme & season ticket loan
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The Role
As a Scrub Nurse within Optegra’s Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway, you’ll provide critical clinical and technical support on our Operating Theatre team. You may also assist with:
- Peri-operative and post-operative care in surgical/refractive procedures.
- Assisting with minor operations in the hospital suites.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement nursing duties (assessment, planning, care, monitoring) under Practitioner-led supervision, ensuring patient dignity and privacy.
- Anticipate surgical team needs, supplying and positioning specialised ophthalmic instruments efficiently.
- Manage surgical waste, decontamination, and sterilisation protocols—ensuring full traceability via documentation.
- Maintain strict infection control and regulatory compliance, reporting any concerns to senior staff.
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Requirements
- Qualified as a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
- Current NMC/ODP registration (unrestricted).
- Specialist qualification or experience in Ophthalmology/Peri-operative care.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in ophthalmic surgical theatres.
- Proficient in IT & Microsoft Office.
- Committed to NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
- Awareness of CQC standards and best practice.
Join Us
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive and supportive workplace—where everyone is valued for their uniqueness. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you sooner rather than later. A full application is vital.
Why wait? Apply today—we close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.
For more about Optegra’s mission, visit https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/.
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