Scrub Practitioner
NewmedicaEngland, United Kingdom • West Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Scrub Practitioner to join our Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds sites. This will be 40 hours, with the opportunity to choose between one of the following working patterns. Scrub Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties.
Requirements
- Fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
- Current registration with the NMC or HCPC
- Good amount of experience in ophthalmic theatres
- Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery
- Full understanding of Phaco Instrumentation and Biometry/Lens bank/Implants
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme paid quarterly
- 25 days (prorated for part time working pattern) annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day of leave for your birthday
- Company pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Discounted or free glasses
- Free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service
- Retail/technology discount scheme
- Monthly All-stop days for team-building and fun activities
- Dental cover up to the value of £900 per year
- Discounted gym membership