Theatre Surgical Scrub Nurse or ODP - Eye Theatres

Job summary
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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 21 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum, pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SU06944
Job locations: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Trust (Royal Bournemouth and Poole Ophthalmology Theatres, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, United Kingdom

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)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details
Clinical Lead: Christian Zuniga, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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