An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Scrub Nurse to work in an amazing modern specialist eye healthcare service based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire area. You will be working for one of UK leading health care providers

This is a modern, state-of-the-art eye hospital. The facilities in this hospital are first-class and equipped with the latest technology

**Must have be an RGN with a valid NMC Pin – Will also accept ODP’s with HCPC registrations**

As the Scrub Nurse your key duties include:

·         Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment and consumables for procedures

·         Coordinate the use of the supplies and equipment during a list ensuring the equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner

·         Act in the role of the scrub practitioner, undertaking all activities within that role in a professional and proficient manner

·         Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, providing appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment

·         Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilization of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced

·         Monitor consumables, replenishing as required and confirming reordering requirements as appropriate

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

·         Experience as a Theatre Scrub Nurse

·         Passionate about developing a career in Ophthalmology

·         Previous experience in Ophthalmology

·         Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct

·         Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Scrub Nurse will receive an excellent salary up to £35,374 per annum. This exciting position is a Full Time role for 36 hours a week working through Day Shifts from 7.30am-5.30pm. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

·         25 days holiday (33 days including bank holidays) increasing with length of service

·         Company pension scheme

·         Specialist training and development plan

·         Bonus 1 – June – Up to 5% individual performance related bonus

·         Bonus 2 – February – hospital/company related bonus

·         Annual pay reviews and increases

Reference ID: 5261

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]