JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Bank Ophthalmic Admissions Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Lead Nurse
Background:
Established in December 2018, OCL Vision was formed from the merger of 3 highly successful, world recognised eye surgeons. Our consultant surgeons are all highly skilled in performing specialist surgeries including laser eye surgery, cataract surgery with premium lenses, presbyopia correction, corneal transplant, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, retinal therapy and cosmetic and lid treatments. We see people for treatments and specialist diagnostics from our flagship clinic in Central London as well as clinics in the surrounding areas and Hertfordshire.
Our mission is: To take personalised eye care to a new level of excellence and expertise and to be a model for collaborative working amongst the UK's top consultant eye surgeons. To ensure the OCL brand is synonymous with the best sub-specialist eye care available anywhere in the World and at the forefront of research into innovative technologies and techniques.
Overview of Core responsibilities:
* Deliver safe practice by adhering to the NMC code of practice and all relevant local, national, and professional standards.
* Assist theatre lead and surgeons in providing excellent care to all patients.
* Carry out admissions and discharge of theatre patients, including preoperative checks, patient dilation (if required), explain patient medication to take out after surgery and dos and don'ts.
* Prepare next day TTO's
* Check the accuracy and completeness of theatre notes.
* Carry out pre-assessment for theatre patients.
* Complete the medical records on EPR system.
* Manage admission's room stock and consumables, including medication
* Participate in audit and risk assessments in the clinic.
* Keep up to date with relevant developments within ophthalmology and surgical field of practice.
* Always observe patient and clinic confidentiality.
* Undertake mandatory training as required and to provide evidence of completion in a timely manner, including annual appraisal.
Necessary Skills:
* To have great enthusiasm and capacity for learning and personal development.
* To always demonstrate good clinical practice and contribute to research-based care and other practice development initiatives.
* Knowledge of relevant CQC policies and procedures.
* Excellent communication skills with good time management skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Flexible approach to working within a team.
Other Essential Skills and Abilities:
* RGN registration.
* Ophthalmology theatre experience.
* ILS and ALS desirable or willingness to undertake.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Professional attitude and appearance
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Great customer care skills.
* A brilliant communicator.
* A genius organiser
* Must use discretion in all personnel matters.
* Must have a team minded approach.
* Ability to work independently
* Must be in alignment with OCL vision and mission statement.
* Effective and efficient IT skills.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks.
* Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract
Pay: £21.00-£24.00 per hour
Licence/Certification:
* NMC (preferred)
Work Location: In person