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Scrub Nurse - North London
Up to 45k + Package
WHO ARE THEY?
The client is one of the leading providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology services in England.
- Our Purpose is to make a difference
- Our Vision is a society where everyone can get access to free or affordable world class treatment for advanced eye conditions without any unnecessary delay or worry
- Our Mission is to revolutionise the care and treatment for patients facing the prospect of sight loss by creating a new national network of specialist eye clinics that have a seamless link with all optometrists and GPs
ROLE SUMMARY
To provide a competent Nurse provision in the services Theatre.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities for Clinics
- Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.
- Ability to set up for vitrectomy surgery
- Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up
- Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants
- Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them
- Working as part of a theatre team
Administrative Duties
- To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.
Professional Duties
- To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.
- To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.
- To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.
THE INDIVIDUAL
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
- Nursing degree or equivalent qualification essential.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
- Theatre training /substantive experience required.
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential.
- Hospital eye service experience desirable
- Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review.
SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven environment.
- Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeons
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.
- Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.
- Seeks continuous professional development.
- Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.
- Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ROLES
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively promote and market the business and present a positive image of the Company and its activities both within and outside the Healthcare environment.
- Ensure the quality standards and performance measures applying to the work of the section are met and facilitate continuous improvements in all aspects of the post.
- Undergo any self-development and training as necessary for success in the role and provide support and development for others where appropriate.
- Carry out any duties at all times in accordance with the Company's policies including Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety.
- Promote by positive example both internally and externally, the purpose and vision of the business.
- Undertake all responsibilities in adherence with the business' Policies and Protocols for Infection, Prevention and Control.
- Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, which the Principal or their senior management representative may from time to time require.
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