Scrub Nurse / Scrub Practitioner
Leicester
Who are we?
Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England,
delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through
better sight and eye health.
We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed
among the UK’s top 30 Best Workplaces™ for 2026 —recognition that reflects how colleagues
feel about working here.
Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end
avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every day—Commercial,
Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.
Role overview
We are looking for a new Scrub Nurse / Practitioner to join our Leicester site. This will be 30 hours over 3 days per week.
Scrub Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of
duties. You’ll 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’ll thrive working in an efficient
and fast paced environment.
You’ll 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’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. 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.
What skills and experience do I need?
You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and need a
current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
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. Ability to
scrub for VR, glaucoma and oculoplastics cases is advantageous.
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
What we’re offering
A salary of up to £44,000 pa (pro rata) depending on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A company pension scheme
Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7
well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of
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
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants
must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in
the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
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.
Salary range
- GPB 44,000 per year