Eyford Day Surgery and Theatre Team (Ophthalmology) have a vacancy post for full- time (37.5 hours/week) scrub/day unit nurse. We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with a keen interest in ophthalmology, who is ready to broaden their nursing skills in this fast-paced and friendly unit. We care for patients undergoing elective surgery and also ophthalmology emergencies requiring surgical intervention. We are a specialized area and we work with an excellent team of surgeons and anaesthetists providing the best care for all of our service users.
There are opportunities to enhance your leadership and clinical experience running Day Unit and Theatre and you'll help shape our service into the Centre of Excellence it aspires to be. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence in Ophthalmology.
8-6pm; 8-7pm (Tuesdays only) and 8-6pm one Saturday a month
You will be working mainly in the Day Unit but you will have the opportunity to work in Theatres on a rotational post upon arrangement. The aim of the rotational system between the Theatre and Day Unit is to provide high standards of patients care.
The main duties of the job will be:
1. To perform 'scrub' duties in Theatre
1. To develop new skills and competencies with willingness
2. To admit/discharge patients safely
3. To cover 24 hour on call emergencies
4. To attend and provide evidence of ongoing professional development
5. To manage own workload, be organised, tidy and work efficiently and in a timely manner
6. To manage and complete Trak care/H-Trak system entry correctly
7. To accept link role responsibilities
8. To instil eye drops pre-operatively/intra-operatively
The patients will expect, and will receive, the highest standards of professional care by all members of the team who will be involved.
To work in a clinical environment and provide a high standard of patient care, able to assess and prepare patients for procedures recover and discharge them safely and assess – treat – discharge or admit patients seen in our area. Working alongside the specialist teams will ensure a positive patient experience and optimal surgical outcome and prevent delays in treatment, assessment and intervention.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
* To prepare operating room by checking all necessary equipment and machines required are available and functional.
* Ensure sterility of the instruments and check their conditions prior to use.
* To attend and engage in WHO team briefing.
* To scrub and assist surgeons when required.
* Ensure all equipment is accounted for and correct after the operation.
* To accurately document and chart procedures undertaken during surgery. Details are entered accurately on Trak/H-Trak and Medisoft system.
* Conduct final assessment after the procedure and provide a brief post-operative instruction to the patient.
* To clean theatres at the end of the day. Ensure cleaning checklist is followed and completed on a daily basis.
* To admit/discharge patients for surgery.
* To ensure patients notes are prepared, checked and ready prior to surgery.
* To ensure PGDs are followed and checked accordingly.
* To ensure medication cupboards are checked and topped-up on daily basis
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Basic IT skills
Basic levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills.
Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge.
Have basic theatre scrub experience.
Have basic knowledge of ophthalmic surgery or ophthalmology in general.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Demonstrate ability to assess patient condition and implement appropriate care, within the disciplinary team.
To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do is compromised.
Have the ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately.
To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct
To retrieve and input patient and staff information from computer based system.
CHALLENGING PART OFTHE JOB
Dealing with difficult situations/people.
24 hour on -call for theatre.
Ability to work under pressure and effective time management.
Consolidation of training and development of clinical skills.