Scrub Nurse - Swindon

SpaMedica

The closing date is 31 October 2024

Job summary

We are recruiting for experienced and passionate Scrub Nurses to join our brand new hospital. Our patients matter to us. As the UKs largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change peoples lives

Main duties of the job

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients. Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible. All of SpaMedica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as Good or Outstanding and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,384 to £41,312 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001888

Job locations

SpaMedica

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN5 8UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’  and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

Salary and benefits for our Scrub Nurses:

  • Starting salary £33,384 - £41,312 depending on ophthalmology experience.
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
  • 33 days holidays (includes bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Bonus 1 – June – potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 – January – potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • NMC Pin paid for.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend).
  • Free Quarterly Snacks.
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination.
  • Paid DBS.
  • Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Scrub/ODP assistance and experience for clinical procedures.
  • Assist the consultant and clinical team in the delivery of all ophthalmic care.
  • Manage all the theatre equipment daily.
  • Admission and discharge of patients on theatre days.
  • Adhere to the principles of clinical governance and NMC or HCPC guidelines.

We are recruiting in the Swindon area, however travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training.

“Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives”

For more information on us please check out our website https://www.spamedica.co.uk/about-us/

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’  and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

Salary and benefits for our Scrub Nurses:

  • Starting salary £33,384 - £41,312 depending on ophthalmology experience.
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
  • 33 days holidays (includes bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Bonus 1 – June – potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 – January – potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • NMC Pin paid for.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend).
  • Free Quarterly Snacks.
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination.
  • Paid DBS.
  • Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Scrub/ODP assistance and experience for clinical procedures.
  • Assist the consultant and clinical team in the delivery of all ophthalmic care.
  • Manage all the theatre equipment daily.
  • Admission and discharge of patients on theatre days.
  • Adhere to the principles of clinical governance and NMC or HCPC guidelines.

We are recruiting in the Swindon area, however travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training.

“Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives”

For more information on us please check out our website https://www.spamedica.co.uk/about-us/

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin

Experience

Essential

  • 6-12 months experience as a Scrub
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin

Experience

Essential

  • 6-12 months experience as a Scrub

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.

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

SpaMedica

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN5 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

SpaMedica

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN5 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Coordinator

Victoria Wilde

Victoria.Wilde@spamedica.co.uk

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,384 to £41,312 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001888

Job locations

SpaMedica

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN5 8UB


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