Regional Scrub Practitioner - Part Time

Closing Date: 15 August 2026

Job Summary
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.

They will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and also may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with surgical procedures

They will ensure a comprehensive level of care provision ensuring the patient is regularly updated to encompass change and will deliver highly skilled patient-centered care to all ophthalmic patients within the hospital.

They will assist in maintaining an out of hours emergency patient service for quality standards and continuity of care. They will adhere to the principles of clinical governance and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to assist in providing the most efficient and effective level of service

Main duties of the job
To promote a sensitive, responsive and caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within the hospital environment. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care throughout the patients visit to Optegra. To work in a manner that also ensures maximum efficiency, effective utilisation of resources and the seamless delivery of support to Consultants / Surgeons.

About us
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our amazing and dedicated regional team on a part time basis 3 days per week 27.5h which are Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This role covers four hospitals across the region Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester, and requires regular travel between sites. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs.

Details
Date posted: 15 May 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £37,000 to £47,000 a year (Pension, 33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: E0110-26-0008
Job locations:

• Aston University, Aston University Campus, The Aston Triangle, BIRMINGHAM, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
• Optegra Uk Ltd, 6 Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1RP, United Kingdom
• Unit C, Apex Business Park, Ruddington Lane, NOTTINGHAM, NG11 7DD, United Kingdom
• Optegra, Dovefields Retail Park, Town Meadows Way, UTTOXETER, Staffordshire, ST14 8AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.

They will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and also may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with surgical procedures

They will ensure a comprehensive level of care provision ensuring the patient is regularly updated to encompass change and will deliver highly skilled patient-centered care to all ophthalmic patients within the hospital.

They will assist in maintaining an out of hours emergency patient service for quality standards and continuity of care. They will adhere to the principles of clinical governance and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to assist in providing the most efficient and effective level of service.

To promote a sensitive, responsive and caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within the hospital environment. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care throughout the patients visit to Optegra. To work in a manner that also ensures maximum efficiency, effective utilisation of resources and the seamless delivery of support to Consultants / Surgeons.

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential

• Registered Nurse with 1st level NMC registration.
• ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice or equivalent.
• ODA City and Guilds 752.
• Previous experience in Theatres, General Surgery, or Outpatients.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Optegra UK Ltd
Address: Aston University, Aston University Campus, The Aston Triangle, BIRMINGHAM, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.optegra.com/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Valelia Byas, Valelia.Byas@optegra.com

Equal Opportunity Statement: Optegra is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. All applications are welcome regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.