Bank Registered Nurse - Ophthalmic| Regency – Macclesfield | Bank
Spire Regency, Macclesfield are now recruiting an Ophthalmic Nurse to join their team on a bank basis
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.
Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care.
We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward
Duties and responsibilities
1. Expected to partake in clinical activity such as minor procedures and injections.
2. Visual fields and OCT
3. Patient education specific to compliance issues. drop / ointment instillation and pre-op preparation in specific clinics.
4. Care of ophthalmic instruments and equipment.
5. Working in the clean rooms assisting clinicians with intravitreal injections and minor operations.
6. Ocular swab
7. Biometry
8. Measurement of Intraocular pressure using iCARE
9. Visual Acuity including distant (all types) and near vision test
Who we're looking for
10. NMC registered with no restrictions
11. Ophthalmic experience is essential
12. Good communication skills
13. Knowledge of laser procedures and support consultant where needed.
14. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of globe and surrounding structures
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
15. Bank colleagues are paid weekly
16. Access to Spire Healthcare pension
17. Access to Blue Light Card discounts
18. Free uniform
19. Free DBS
20. Full induction, including mandatory training updates
21. Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
22. Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
23. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
24. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers