# Scrub Nurse

**Company**: Optegra UK Ltd
**Location**: London
**Salary**: £36225.00 to £46575.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

**Apply**: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0110-26-0001QAS?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
**Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/scrub-nurse-0d77f9d9-add/

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our team at Optegra UK Ltd, located in London. You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway, providing excellent care to patients, and assisting with minor operations.

**Job Responsibilities:**

- Assemble, check, and prepare surgical equipment and consumables for procedures.

- Coordinate the use of supplies and equipment during surgery.

- Act as a scrub practitioner, undertaking activities in a professional and proficient manner.

- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, providing surgical instrumentation and equipment.

- Ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly and decontaminated.

- Monitor consumables, replenishing as required.

- Ensure all documentation for traceability is completed effectively.

- Help control and minimise the risk of cross-infection.

- Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to identify potential problems.

- Provide effective communication to patients and staff.

- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed.

- Maintain awareness of patient-specific requirements.

- Provide initial emergency care as required.

- Ensure all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively.

**Person Specification:**

- Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.

- Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions.

- Qualification in Ophthalmology or Perioperative care.

- Minimum 12 months of experience in General Theatre and/or Day Surgery.

**Benefits:**

- Salary: £36,225 to £46,575 per year.

- Pension.

- 33 days annual leave.

- Private healthcare.

- Free laser eye treatment.

**About Us:** Optegra UK Ltd has been recognised as one of the Best Big Places to Work 2025 by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive.

For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/).

## Skills

### Required
- Ophthalmology
- Perioperative care
- NMC/ODP registration

### Nice to have
- Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre

---

Source: [Apply at jobs.nhs.uk](https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0110-26-0001QAS?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)