Scrub Nurse Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Scrub Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Bowcliffe Hall Eye Hospital, located in Wetherby.
This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.
Company Overview Benefits We are rated as a 'great place to work' and here are some of our amazing benefits: – Generous salary which is reviewed annually.
This role pays up to £45k dependent on experience – Generous matched pension contributions – 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays – Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance – Funded training and development – because we believe in our people – Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment – Annual STAR awards – Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street) – Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family – Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing – Enhanced maternity and paternity leave – Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan The Role The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra.
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 minor operations.
Key responsibilities: - Carries out a full range of registered heath care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's condition and care with support from the Practitioner in charge.
Maintains the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.
- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, by provision or appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced.
- Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.
Requirements - Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner - Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions - Qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care - One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience - Computer and IT skills good working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct - Awareness of CQC standards and requirements If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are.
We're welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible.
We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.