Scrub Practitioner Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds Who are we? 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. Role overview We are looking for a new Scrub Practitioner to join our Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds sites. This will be 9 hour shifts, including weekdays and weekends (on a rota basis), working across both sites. 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 18-24 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. You will work in the theatre team to support mentorship and assist with the training processes. 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. What skills and experience do I need? Essential Degree in Nursing or Operating Department Practice Theatre training/substantive experience required Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential or HCPC Experience of and commitment to clinical audits Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review Good organisation skills and the ability to multi-task Enjoys working with a range of people and is able to tailor their approach to a diversity of patient needs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process-driven environment Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation Committed to delivery of consistently high standards of testing and administration Desirable Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Ophthalmology Knowledge and experience in dealing with variations to standard surgical procedure Experience and ability to act as senior support within the daily theatre team Experience in other ophthalmic specialties, including oculoplastic procedures What we’re offering • A salary of £32,000.00 - £40,000.00 (FTE), dependent on experience • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day for birthday leave • A company pension scheme • Company-funded staff events, such as a Christmas party and a summer BBQ • Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a cycle-to-work scheme, a free 24/7 wellbeing service and a retail/technology discount scheme • Enhanced sick leave • Death in service cover of 3 x salary • An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools, courses and voluntary webinars • Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients • A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards • Fully-stocked, complimentary on-site pantries at both our Ipswich and Bury sites • An All-stop day each month for team meetings and building activities • Excellent transport links. If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact suffolk.hrnewmedica.co.uk Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics. Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin