Contact information
Jane Hopkins (Senior Sister) – jane.hopkins9@nhs.net, 01924 541216
Sarah Turton (Senior Sister) – sarah.turton2@nhs.net, 01924 541216
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team of nurses working within MY Eye Day Care and Theatre facility.
You will assist Registered Nurses and Doctors with delegated tasks, caring for ophthalmic patients undergoing surgery. You will communicate effectively, be resourceful, and work well in a team, showing empathy towards partially sighted people and their families.
Previous experience is beneficial but not essential; training will be provided. The role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for development.
Main duties
• Provide nursing care for patients undergoing surgery under local anaesthetic.
• Provide nursing care pre‑ and post‑operatively, and prepare patients for discharge home.
• Support Registered Practitioners and Clinicians in a theatre environment, maintaining patient safety during surgery.
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
* Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
* Completed Care Certificate accredited by e‑learning for healthcare – evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e‑learning only will not be accepted)
Plus must have one of the following:
* Vocational Level 3 qualification in a health‑related subject regulated by OFQUAL
* For existing Mid Yorkshire staff – evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed
* For new employees – evidence of competency of core clinical skills, as outlined above in the CSW Band 3 JD
Experience
* Experience working in a Health and Social Care setting in a Band 2 role or equivalent
Knowledge and awareness
* Evidence of using one’s own initiative
* Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
* Knowledge of basic IT systems
* Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge
* Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality relevant to the healthcare role
* Basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists and social care professionals within a healthcare setting
* Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
◦ Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
◦ Cycle to work scheme
◦ Home electronics scheme
◦ Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
◦ Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
◦ Flexible working options and family and carer‑friendly policies
◦ Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
◦ Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site.
#J-18808-Ljbffr