A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
It is our privilege to provide ophthalmic healthcare to over 100,000 patients across Norfolk and the surrounding area. We undertake the assessment and care of ophthalmic patients. It is a progressive and exciting department, which is continuously adapting to meet and enhance the care provided to our patients. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person who is keen to join the team within Ophthalmic Theatres.
This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team as we look forward to the future development of the service. We will be able to offer specific ophthalmic training for the successful candidate.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the Ophthalmic Theatres team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect and compassion.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.
Hours will be worked over Monday – Friday. There will also be an on-call requirement during period Monday-Sunday.
We would like to recommend an informal visit where we can discuss any further details of the post at this time. Please contact Aby Mathew on 01603 288040, who would be happy to show you around the department and answer any queries you may have.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Assisting in the preparation of the operating theatre
• Assisting in the preparation of the surgical team
• Assisting the surgical team during surgical procedures
• Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels in theatres.
• Assisting the recovery team in the preparation of the post-operative environment
• Providing a safe environment which minimizes the risk of infection.
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024