Scrub Nurse

A fantastic new job opportunity has become available for a dedicated Scrub Nurse to work in a brand new eye healthcare service opening soon based in the Swindon, Wiltshire area. You will be working for one of UK leading health care providers

Opening in September, this cutting-edge eye hospital will feature the latest advancements in modern medical technology

**Must be qualified as an RGN Nurse with an active NMC Pin - Will also accept ODP's with HCPC registrations**

As a Nurse your key duties include:

• Provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these
• 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
• Manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented

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

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience  
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry 
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume theatre setting 
• Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre - problem solving and issue resolution  
• The training and coaching of others  
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development  
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes  
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format 
• A good team player - happy to jump in and support others when required 

The successful Scrub Nurse will receive an excellent salary up to £41,312 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on Day Shifts from 7.30am-5.30pm. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 33 days holidays (includes bank holidays) increasing with length of service
• Bonus 1 - June - potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus
• Bonus 2 - January - potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus
• NMC Pin paid for
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend).
• Free Quarterly Snacks
• Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality
• Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued)
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination.
• Paid DBS
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills

Reference ID: 6765

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV