RN / SCRUB NURSE

Job summary

we are looking for a new Scrub Nurse Practitioner to join our Plymouth site. This will be 37.5 hours over 4 days per week including occasional weekend working on a rota basis.

Scrub Nurses Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. You will 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 will thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

You would 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 will help clean down the theatre and in all you do as well as 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 Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have the ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery, have a full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation and have a working knowledge of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants.

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:

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

various learning tools and courses.

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

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please

contact wendy.hill@newmedica.co.uk

About us

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

Details

• Date posted: 28 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Compressed hours
• Reference number: E0325-26-0031
• Job locations: Newmedica, Forder House, William Prance Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 5WR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARY

Scrub Nurses Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. Youll 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 youll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

Youll 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, youll help clean down the theatre and in all you do youll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties and Responsibilities for Clinics

Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.

Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery

Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up

Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants

Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them

Working as part of a theatre team

Administrative Duties

To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.

Professional Duties

To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.

To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.

To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

THE INDIVIDUAL

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION

Nursing degree or equivalent qualification essential.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Theatre training /substantive experience required.

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential.

Hospital eye service experience desirable

Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry is required.

Experience and commitment to medical audit.

Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerized systems for data input/output and review.

SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Enjoy the routine and rhythm of a process-driven environment.

Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeons

Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.

Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.

Seeks for continuous professional development.

Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.

Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ROLES

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively promote and market Newmedica and present a positive image of the Company and its activities both within and outside the Healthcare environment.

Ensure the quality standards and performance measures applying to the work of the section are met and facilitate continuous improvements in all aspects of the post.

Undergo any self-development and training as necessary for success in the role and provide support and development for others where appropriate.

Carry out any duties at all times in accordance with the Companys policies including Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety.

Promote by positive example both internally and externally, the purpose and vision of Newmedica.

Undertake all responsibilities in adherence with Newmedica Policies and Protocols for Infection, Prevention and Control.

Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, which the principal or their senior management representative may from time to time require.

STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT

This job description is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake.

It may be changed from time to time, in consultation with you, to meet changing circumstances.

It does not form part of your contract of employment.

CRIMINAL RECORDS DECLARATION

Newmedica is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we will ask applicants to disclose details of convictions, irrespective of whether they are spent or not.

SAFEGUARDING

It is the responsibility of all Newmedica employees and contractors to fully comply with Newmedicas safeguarding policies and procedures.

Individuals must ensure that they understand their role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).