Job title- Surgical Nurse
Job Location – London Harley St
Hours – Full time
Salary – starting from £35,000 DOE
Following The Harley Medical Group and sk:n clinics joining Optical Express, the UK and Ireland’s number one private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, we are recruiting for a Surgical Nurse to join The Harley Medical Group, based in our flagship Harley Street clinic in London.
Role purpose:
To lead and manage the Pre-assessment and Post-operative patient pathway for cosmetic patients ultimately ensuring patient safety.
Duties & Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* To work as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills in cosmetic surgery, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care within policies and protocols.
* Supporting the Lead Nurse in clinical aspects
* Demonstrate clinical excellence within the cosmetic outpatient speciality
* To act as the named nurse to clinic cosmetics patients
* To undertake a nursing assessment, obtaining a detailed past medical history, and the management of appropriate clinical investigations, and any other necessary referrals
* Implement intervention based on the results of the assessment and investigations
* Undertake infection prevention and control screening according to infection control policy
* To review patients post operatively including wound care management
* Assist consultants during clinics and minor op procedures
* Maintain accurate patient records, completing documentation to ensure seamless multidisciplinary communication
* Participate in continuous clinical audit ensuring compliance and an excellent standard of clinical governance
* Management of Patient Safety Incidents with the support of the Manager and Clinical Services Department
* Attend and participate in staff meetings
* Participate in the company Out of Hours service
* To support the wider nursing team when the need arises, travel to other clinics may be required.
Qualifications / Skills & Knowledge / Qualities:
* Registered Nurse
* 1 year post registration experience in a surgical environment essential
* Phlebotomy skills
* Ability to work confidently unsupervised
* Good understanding of CQC and governance compliance activities
* Reasonable IT skills
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* 29 days Annual leave
* No nightshift
* State of the art, modern working environment
* Generous friends and family discount scheme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Refer a Friend Bonus scheme
* Company Pension
Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.
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