Job summary We are looking for Scrub Practitioners to join our site in Slough.This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week including cover on weekends on a rota basis. We are only a few minutes walk from Langley train station which is on the Elizabeth line and there is plenty of parking close to the clinic. Main duties of the job 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 18-22 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. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Practitioner need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery. About us 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. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £38,000 - £42,000 per annum dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0325-25-0000 Job locations Newmedica Waterside Drive Langley Slough SL3 6EZ Job description Job responsibilities 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 18-22 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. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Practitioner need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery. Job description Job responsibilities 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 18-22 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. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Practitioner need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner Skills and knowledge Essential Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting Desirable The ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery A full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation A working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry Experience Essential Experience of working in theatre Desirable Ophthalmic experience in a theatre setting Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution Experience in the training and coaching of others Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Nurse or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner Skills and knowledge Essential Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting Desirable The ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery A full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation A working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry Experience Essential Experience of working in theatre Desirable Ophthalmic experience in a theatre setting Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution Experience in the training and coaching of others Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name New Medical Systems Ltd Address Newmedica Waterside Drive Langley Slough SL3 6EZ Employer's website https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)