Scrub Nurse

Large Private Eye Hospital - Scrub Nurse
�38,000 - �40,000 - LS23, West Yorkshire
4 Day Shifts per Week
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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