Optegra has an exciting new opportunity for a Ward Nurse to join our amazing Eye Hospital in Wetherby. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our amazing fully funded training programs.
Main duties of the job
The Role
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
1. Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant Surgeon input.
2. Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
3. Provide pre and post-operative instructions to patients' carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
4. Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
5. Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
6. Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, including the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.
7. Ensure effective communication is maintained with patients, relatives, carers, visitors, staff and others.
8. Provide initial emergency care within level of competency and training.
9. Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the organisations Uniform Policy, and all procedures, policies and guidelines for the maintenance of a clean working environment, including decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.
10. Assist with the organisation of notes and hospital lists to ensure safe and smooth running of hospital schedules.
11. Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC standards and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
* Minimum one year post qualification nursing experience.
* Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General surgery or Outpatients.
* Comply with the Optegra's Safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols.
* Knowledge & Skills: Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct; Awareness of role of CQC; Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Personal Qualities: Passionate about patient care and delivering the best patient experience; Able to build and maintain exceptional relationships with colleagues and customers; Ability to work as part of a team.
Salary: £32,000 to £36,000 a year. Benefits include Pension, 33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye treatment.
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