Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On Call commitments weekend and bank holidays) Job ref 153-SU06090
Department name 1. UHD - General Recruitment Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 03/06/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/06/2026
Job overview
To provide nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient centred care for patients.
To support the Trust strategy of delivering a quality healthcare service for patients and their families/carers.
To work within and to support the Trust Objectives and the ward/departments philosophy and standards.
To carry out theatre procedures and implement policies. Ensure patient documentation and all safety measures are carried out in accordance with departmental policy.
To participate as a scrub, recovery and anaesthetic assistant.
To act up for person with continuing responsibility as required.
This role requires an active UK HCPC or NMC Registration
Base Location: UHD - Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Main duties of the job
To be a skilled member of the theatre team in a variety of surgical specialities and or disciplines.
Demonstrate a high level of dexterity when working in the operating field as Scrub Anaesthetic assistant and Recovery.
Inform Clinical Leader/Charge Nurse of any untoward incidents or problem areas affecting patients or staff and participate in the investigations.
Ensure all equipment is in good, safe working order and ready for immediate use. Immediately report to the nurse in charge of the suite any defective equipment, inadequate provisions or supplies.
Act, at all times, as the patients’ advocate to ensure their safety, well-being and dignity.
Assess the patients’ levels of anxiety and provide advice and reassurance as necessary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide high standards of individualised nursing care for patients and their families by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Recognise and report appropriately any changes in patient’s condition and elevate appropriately.
To perform and demonstrate excellence in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery experience.
To demonstrate safety and experience in paediatric Nursing and PILS competency.
Qualifications and Experience
* Working knowledge of basic operating department routine and surgical specialties undertaken Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital.
* Working knowledge of relevant equipment Conversant with WHO safety checklist Aware of AFPP Standards and Guidelines for safe Peri-operative Practice.
Knowledge and Experience
* Working under pressure with frequent interruptions, Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery.
* Working knowledge of relevant equipment for Ophthalmic.
NMC registered Nurse (Advanced Diploma/Degree In Adult Health Nursing), HCPC registered ODP (Dip (HE) Operating Department Practice
* Qualification RN, HCPC (Experience in Theatre).
* Experience in Surgical Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery.
* Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS.
* Learning and Assessing in Practice (or equivalent teaching/mentoring qualification).
* Patient Care in Anaesthesia (or equivalent Anaesthetic CPD module).
Interview
* Experience in Scrub, Anaesthetic and Recovery.
* Experience in Paediatric Nursing and PILS trained/ILS.
* Surgical First Assistant (SFA), Ophthalmic First Assistant.
* Able to integrate and work within the MDT Supportive of staff/team members.
* Technical/clinical competencies relevant to practice role eg, airway management.
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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