Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed SHCA who willjoin our friendly and conscientious Ophthalmology team. This is a Part time post Fixed term post for 12 months and these hours will need to be worked flexibly to cover the needs of theservice.
Our service is countywide in that we offer a range of services to thepopulation of Worcestershire, treating and managing the simplest to complexconditions and diseases.
The successful candidate will work primarily at the Kidderminster hospital site but all staff are required to be flexible and may need to coveractivity on other sites should the need arise.
This excellent opportunity has arisen for band 3 SHCA to join ourdepartment working within our multidisciplinary team. You will be required towork in both the theatre and clinic environments and will be supported toprovide excellent care for our patients.
With the help of our admin, support and management teams, you willdeliver our values and nurse our patients with pride, respect, empathy,consideration, compassion and dignity.
We are committed to delivering an excellent ophthalmic nursing servicethat delivers the best patient experience and care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
1. To support the professionally qualified staff and work under their direction to provide quality nursing care, therapy activity, treatments and procedures directly to patients.
2. To prepare clinical rooms for outpatient clinics to ensure a smooth running clinic
3. Visual acuity testing
4. Optical Coherence Topography
5. Intraocular pressure testing with the ORA/I-Care
6. Pentacam
7. Visual Field Testing
8. Chaperoning patients
9. Assisting within the laser clinic to maintain patient and relatives safety
10. Assisting the registered nurse in the nurse-led pre-assessment clinic.
11. To be conversant with equipment and its use and the procedure for reporting faults.
12. To put away stock and help maintain stock levels.
13. To Clear Dirty instrument trolleys and rubbish and linen bags.
14. Assist in positioning patients on the operating table.
15. Assist in preparing theatres
16. Assist in the Admission and preparation of Patients for theatre.
17. Act as an Escort nurse
18. Act as a runner in Theatre
19. Setting up of sterile field for Intravitreal injections
20. Assist in the care and Discharge of Post op Patients.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from four sites in Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
21. Best services for local people
22. Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
23. Best use of resources
24. Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
25. To support the professionally qualified staff and work under their direction to provide quality nursing care, therapy activity, treatments and procedures directly to patients.
26. To prepare clinical rooms for outpatient clinics to ensure a smooth running clinic
27. Visual acuity testing
28. Optical Coherence Topography
29. Intraocular pressure testing with the ORA
30. Pentacam
31. Visual Field Testing
32. Chaperoning patients
33. Assisting within the laser clinic to maintain patient and relatives safety
34. Assisting the registered nurse in the nurse-led pre-assessment clinic.
35. To be conversant with equipment and its use and the procedure for reporting faults.
36. To put away stock and help maintain stock levels.
37. To Clear Dirty instrument trolleys and rubbish and linen bags.
38. Assist in positioning patients on the operating table.
39. Assist in preparing theatres
40. Assist in the Admission and preparation of Patients for theatre.
41. Act as an Escort nurse
42. Act as a runner in Theatre
43. Setting up of sterile field for Intravitreal injections
44. Assist in the care and Discharge of Post op Patients.
See full details in job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
45. NVQ 2/3 in Direct Care or equivalent.
46. Key skills- Literacy/Numeracy
Desirable
47. First Aid Qualification
48. -Able to perform ECG
49. - Trained in Venepuncture
Knowledge and skills
Essential
50. Keyboard/computer skills
51. Good interpersonal and communication skills
Experience
Essential
52. Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
53. Experience of working in a theatre setting
54. Experience of working in a clinic setting
55. Experience of working in an ophthalmic setting