We are looking for a Minor Surgery Nurse / Theatre Assistant to join our minor operations surgery team, covering clinics in Harpenden and Sawbridgeworth.
Clinics in these areas typically run from 08:30 until 17:30, which includes set up and end of day activity. Although, the clinics are mostly planned for Wednesdays and Thursdays, occasionally we do create availability on other days. The demand for this service is between 2 and 6 clinics per month.
Main duties of the job
* Preparing the room for the surgeon - cleaning and laying out instruments using the aseptic technique.
* Attending to/talking to patient during surgery.
* Providing post-operative information verbally and in leaflet format.
* Scanning of patient consent forms.
* Communicating with the admin team regarding any stock that needs to be replenished.
About us
We have developed a Workforce Solutions team that aims to support the whole organisation in relation to staffing. Some of you will be familiar with the term 'bank', Workforce Solutions works on the same basis but offers greater flexibility.
We are looking to recruit staff into a number of positions to work on an as and when required basis.
WE OFFER:
* Competitive rates of pay
* First choice of available shifts
* Pension Scheme Available
* Discounts through Staff Benefits
* Supportive Induction
* Developmental opportunities
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full information on this role which is being advertised.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registration
Experience
* Minor surgery experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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