This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team of Nurses working within MY Eye Day Care and Theatre facility.
You will provide assistance to Registered Nurses and Doctors by effective, prompt, and competent undertaking of delegated tasks, whilst caring for ophthalmic patients undergoing surgery.
You will be an effective communicator, resourceful, and have the ability to work well in a team, with a caring and sensitive attitude and are able to empathise with partially sighted people and their families.
Previous experience would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided. In exchange we will offer a supportive working environment and opportunity for development.
Main duties of the job
To provide nursing care for patients undergoing surgery under local anaesthetic.
To provide nursing care pre & post operatively, and preparing patients for discharge home.
To provide support for Registered Practitioners and Clinicians in a theatre environment, whilst maintaining the safety of the patient undergoing surgery.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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)
Additional Qualifications
* Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health related subject regulated by OFQUAL
* For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed
* Any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined above in the CSW Band 3 JD
Experience
* Experience of 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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