# Theatre Surgical Scrub Nurse or ODP - Eye Theatres > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-surgical-scrub-nurse-or-odp-eye-theatres/4e9c0543-7bce-4dfc-a620-ba5c32fdb932 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-surgical-scrub-nurse-or-odp-eye-theatres/4e9c0543-7bce-4dfc-a620-ba5c32fdb932.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Operating department practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata for part time - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (on call commitment on weekend and bank holiday) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T14:30:39.074Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Band_Theatre_Scrub_Nurse_ODP/Band_Theatre_Scrub_Nurse_ODP-v8336041 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8336041?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for dedicated and dynamic staff to join our experienced team in Ophthalmology to support in the safe delivery of care within the Eye Theatre Department. Previous experience in Ophthalmology is desirable but not essential as full support and training will be given. You will join our theatre team, many of whom have multiple skills in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery, caring for both adults and paediatric patients. We encourage duel or multi-skilled practitioners to apply for this position, however training will be given to facilitate your development if required. Your peers, surgeons and senior staff will support you to learn new skills and experience. We operate Monday – Friday from 8am until 6pm, with On-call shifts on a rotational basis (Monday – Friday from 6pm–10pm, Saturday & Sunday from 8am–8pm). Optional weekend working is also available. If you have the knowledge, skills and drive that we are looking for to join our friendly and supportive team, Eye Theatres is the place for you. You will be either a: - Registered Nurse Or - Registered Operating Department Practitioner experience in Scrub and Recovery qualifications - Base Location: Bournemouth - Interview Date: 12th November ### Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. - Demonstrate competence and flexibility as a Theatre Practitioner in scrub, anaesthetics and recovery - Demonstrate a good understanding of the range of ophthalmic procedures, anaesthetic techniques and recovery procedure. - Responsible for/ participation in the theatre coordination/ team leader role. - Ability to perform a range of circulating duties including: treating patients with dignity and respect; planning and preparation of required equipment and consumables before lists; safe positioning and preparation of theatre equipment; stock control, re-stocking and ordering of supplies and equipment; supporting other practitioners with various tasks, including moving patient trolleys; cleaning of the theatre environment and equipment - Assessing patients’ levels of anxiety and providing comfort and reassurance as appropriate, acting as the patient’s advocate. - Contributing to quality improvement and audit. - Contributing to the effective management of resources. - Demonstrate competence with current emergency resuscitation techniques, both in theory and in practice. - Ensure correct cleaning and storage of equipment is undertaken. - Demonstrate safe waste management according to trust policies and guidelines. - Manage own mandatory training and compliance on VLE/BEAT system. - Maintain confidentiality at all times. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities ### 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 ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the surgical patient pathway - Working knowledge of basic operating department routine and surgical specialities **Desirable** - Aware of AFP Standards and guidelines, conversant with WHO safety checklist - Peri-operative practice ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in Anaesthetics, Recovery and Scrub.. - Experience in Paediatric, Safeguarding children and PILS trained **Desirable** - Leadership skills ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing) or HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice **Desirable** - Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification) - Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent anaesthetic CPD module) - Patient care in Surgery (or equivalent surgical CPD module) ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [band 5 scrub nurse or odp (pdf, 184.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659677) - [theatre scrub nurse or odp (pdf, 328.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659676) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.