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Optegra UK LtdBrighton

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Optegra UK Ltd Scrub Nurse

The closing date is 30 January 2027

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Job summary

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced scrub nurse to join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. They will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and also may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.

About us

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,225 to £46,575 a year Pension, 33 Days Annual Leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0110-26-0020BRI

Job locations

Optegra Brighton Eye Clinic

Sussex House, Crowhurst Road

Brighton

East Sussex

BN1 8AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced.

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

Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.

Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the organisations Uniform Policy, and AFPP guidelines 2011, all procedures, policies and guidelines for the maintenance of a clean working environment, including decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.

Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems, with special regard for surgical instrumentation, turn around times for decontamination and sterilisation of reusable items.

Have an awareness of the patient specific requirements for each case including lenses or other bespoke items and ensure the Theatre Team Lead and or Head of Clinical Services is aware of any issues.

Work with Consultant supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.

Provide effective hand over of key information to recovery staff to facilitate safe and effective discharge of the patient.

Provide effective communication to patients as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.

Provide clinical advice for staff, patients and their carers, within level of competency.

Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.

Provide initial emergency care as required within level of competency and training.

Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC / HPC standards and guidelines.