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Job Post Details

Ophthalmic scrub nurse/practitioner - job post

Horder Healthcare
3.5 out of 5 stars
East Grinstead
Up to £42,198 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • Up to £42,198 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

East Grinstead

Full job description

Job reference
122680
Department
Theatre
Location
East Grinstead
Full/Part-time
Full-time
Pay scale from
No Pay Scale
Pay scale to
No Pay Scale
Closing date
01/09/2026

Description

Are you a passionate Ophthalmic scrub nurse/practitioner looking to work in a supportive, high-performing clinical environment?

At The McIndoe Centre, you’ll join a close-knit, multidisciplinary theatre team, working with modern technology and facilities to deliver outstanding patient care throughout the perioperative journey.

This is your opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful difference to every patient you support.

The Role

As a Ophthalmic scrub nurse/practitioner, you’ll play a vital role across the patient pathway, delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

You will:

  • Act as a scrub practitioner primarily for all ophthalmic procedures
  • Have experience working as a Scrub Nurse within plastic surgery, or a keen interest in developing in this speciality. Full training and support will be provided.
  • Prepare operating ophthalmic lists, instruments and consumables in accordance with aseptic standards
  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.
  • Contribute to clinical audits, research, and service development initiatives.
  • Support safe, efficient theatre operations and optimal use of resources.
  • Help create a positive, empathetic environment for patients, colleagues, and visitors
What Makes This Role Different?
  • Work with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities in a modern theatre setting.
  • Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to research and the ongoing development of clinical pathways
  • Gain exposure to a varied caseload, including orthopaedic procedures.
About You

You are a dedicated and motivated practitioner with a genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Essential:

  • Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP Level 3)
  • Previous experience in a theatre environment
  • Strong ophthalmic theatre experience and fully trained in ophthalmic practice
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care

Desirable:

  • Mentorship or clinical supervision qualification
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
  • Ability to problem solve and contribute to change within a multidisciplinary workforce
  • A flexible approach to work
  • Understanding of clinical risk and quality issues

Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (4 days a week 8am to 6pm)

Salary: up to £42,198.00 per annum, depending on experience

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law

As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, all successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.

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