Ward Nurse Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward 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 £38k 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 service at Optegra, including surgery.
Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.
Key Responsibilities: - Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients' clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
- Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
- Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
- Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
Requirements - RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions - Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting - Minimum of two years post qualification experience - A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential 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.