Registered Nurse, Theatre​/Unit- Band 5

Registered Nurse, Theatre/ Day Unit
- Band 5

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Staff Nurse, Theatre/ Day Unit
- Band 5 (37.5 hours a week)

Eyford Day Surgery and Theatre Team (Ophthalmology) have a vacancy post for full‑time (37.5 hours/week) scrub/day unit nurse. We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse, who is ready to broaden their nursing skills in this busy and friendly unit. We care for patients undergoing elective surgery and also ophthalmology emergencies requiring surgical intervention. We are a specialised area and we work with an excellent team of surgeons and anaesthetists providing the best care for all of our service users.

There are opportunities to enhance your leadership and clinical experience running Day Unit and Theatre and you’ll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. If you are motivated and enthusiastic, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to be part of an outstanding team. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Ophthalmology.

Additional working pattern details: 8-6 Mon‑Fri; 8-6 x 1 Saturday/month

You will be working mainly in Theatre but you will have the opportunity to work in the Day Unit on a rotational post upon arrangement. The aim of the rotational system between the Theatre and Day Unit is to provide high standards of patient care.

The main duties of the job will be:

• To perform ‘scrub’ duties in Theatre.
• To develop new skills and competencies with willingness.
• To cover 24 hour on call emergencies.
• To attend and provide evidence of ongoing professional development.
• To manage own workload, be organised, tidy and work efficiently and in a timely manner.
• To manage and complete Trak care/H‑Trak system entry correctly.
• To accept link role responsibilities.
• To instil eye drops pre‑operatively/intra‑operatively.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on‑site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

You will be part of an existing team of experienced nurses who provides excellent care of patients undergoing ophthalmic elective and emergency surgery. Eyford Unit consists of two Operating Theatres and three Bays in the Day Unit. To give you a wide range of Ophthalmology experience, you will be expected to work in theatre and on the day unit. Once you have gained experience and skills in this role, you will be placed to further develop your expertise as opportunities arise.

The team observes kindness, respect and treats all service users in a professional and friendly manner.

Our working hours varies from 8-6pm or 8am - 7pm (Tuesdays only) and you will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. We operate Monday to Friday and one Saturday/month.

DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB

• To prepare operating room by checking all necessary equipment and machines required are available and functional.
• Ensure sterility of the instruments and check their conditions prior to use.
• To attend and engage in WHO team briefing.
• To scrub and assist surgeons when required.
• Ensure all equipment is accounted for and correct after the operation.
• To accurately document and chart procedures undertaken during surgery.
• Details are entered accurately on Trak/H‑Trak and Medisoft system.
• Conduct final assessment after the procedure and provide a brief post‑operative instruction to the patient.
• To clean theatres at the end of the day. Ensure cleaning checklist is followed and completed on a daily basis.
• To admit/discharge patients for surgery.

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