Theatre Surgical Scrub Nurse or ODP - Eye Theatres
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
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 Th...
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.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
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)
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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