Overview
As a Band 5 Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner at Tewkesbury Community Hospital, your key responsibilities are below, however a full outline of duties, roles and responsibilities can be found in the job description:
* Preparing the operating theatre for ophthalmology procedures, ensuring sterile conditions and equipment readiness for cataract, and ocular plastic eye surgeries.
* Assisting surgeons during operations by providing instruments, sutures, and supplies with precision and efficiency.
* Maintaining strict aseptic techniques to prevent infection and ensure patient safety.
* Monitoring and managing surgical equipment, ensuring functionality and availability.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, anaesthetists, and ODPs, to deliver high-quality care.
* Verifying patient identities, consent forms, and surgical site markings to uphold safety protocols.
* Assisting with patient positioning and draping to facilitate surgical access.
* Managing intraoperative documentation, including swab and instrument counts.
* Supporting training of junior staff and sharing ophthalmic expertise.
* Engaging in continuous professional development to enhance clinical skills.
* Ensuring timely theatre turnover for efficient day surgery schedules.
* The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
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