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Job overview
Band 6, Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced scrub practitioner to join our team as a Band 6 Scrub Team Leader based in our ophthalmology department. Expert knowledge of ophthalmology scrub procedures is required.
Main duties of the job
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
We are therefore looking to recruit motivated, hardworking nurses/ODP's with scrub knowledge and experience, excellent communication skills & a passion for their role and improving patient care. When working clinically we expect you to perform with passion and drive, provide clinically excellent care, and be supportive to patients, relatives, and other MDT members. As a registered nurse/ODP you will be expected to promote and lead the delivery of an excellent standard of patient centred care in a supported environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise workload.
- Clear and accurate record keeping
- Proven ability to comply with detailed procedures.
Desirable
- Able to manage a small team for day to day running of operating lists
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional issues
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to lead a theatre team.
- Ophthalmology Scrub experience
Desirable
- Expert ophthalmology experience
Registration & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / ODP
- Level 3/Certificate of Higher Education or Diploma
Desirable
- Management qualification
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This advert is for Ophthalmology Scrub Team Leader with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Bolton Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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