Scrub Nurse Specialist Eye Hospital

Job Description

Scrub Nurse - Specialist Eye Hospital Guildford, Surrey £28,000 - £35,000 + Private Medical Insurance, Free Parking, Pension, Life Assurance, Bonus RGN or ODP qualification Remit Compass Associates are extremely excited to be working in partnership with the UKs most trusted Eye Care specialist, in the search for an experienced Scrub Nurse. This opening is based at their state of the art Hospital in Guildford, Surrey, and will involve working with world class technology to provide impeccable patient care. My client has been awarded Top Rated Eye Hospital by patients on Doctify, this along with the fantastic environment and excellent benefits make this an attractive opportunity for an experienced Scrub Nurse looking for their next move. Our client prides themselves on clinical excellence, and put their focus on patient safety and the actual health of the eye. If you want to join a leading Ophthalmic Hospital group that makes a difference, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The Candidate We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Scrub Nurse, ideally with post registration experience within an ophthalmic theatre. Experience within ophthalmology is beneficial but is not essential as full training will be provided. You will be assisting with the following surgeries; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Refractive Surgery, Retinal Surgery, and Oculoplastic Surgery. Part of your role as a Scrub Nurse is to ensure a high level of patient care is provided at all times, along with excellent communication skills and team working abilities. An interest in continuous professional development is key, as training will be provided and there will be opportunities to grow and develop within the team. Main responsibilities include; anticipating the needs of the surgical team, taking responsibility for surgical equipment pre and post surgeries, complete administration tasks within your role to the highest standard, identify potential issues and problems and report accordingly, circulating within theatres, and some Anaesthetic duties which will be taught if needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway and a chance to expand and develop your own skills. Although previous ophthalmic experience is desirable, it is not essential and we will be considering application from General Surgical Scrub and Anaesthetic RGN/ ODP backgrounds. Essential Requirements - Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualification - Current NMC/ HCPC registration - Previous Scrub Nurse experience - Evidence of ongoing professional development - Computer Literate - Positive and flexible attitude - Strong Commercial approach - Problem solving and analytical skills - Excellent communication skills Location This opportunity is based in Guildford, Surrey and is commutable from Woking, Godalming, London, Leatherhead, Farnborough, and boats of great transport links via the A3. My client is situated just a 10 minute car ride/ 20 minute bus ride from Guildford train station. Summary Our Client is seeking an experienced Scrub Nurse to join their growing team at their specialist Hospital in Guildford, Surrey. There is a highly competitive salary of up to £35,000 on offer, along with some fantastic benefits including life assurance, private medical care, staff discount, childcare vouchers, pension, free parking and more! Recommendations Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of Vouchers for each successful recommendation. Contact details If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophie Taylor.