Band 5 nurse- Scrub Practitioner

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you an energetic and motivated registered practitioner? Moorfields Eye Hospital at St. Ann’s , Ann’s Road, Tottenham, London, N15 3TH is seeking to appoint to band 5 roles.. Experience in ophthalmology is not essential as you will receive a tailored induction and development plan based on your individual needs, as well as attendance on our New to Ophthalmology course.
If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, then Moorfields is the place to be. Moorfields is at the forefront of research into eye care and eye disease, and our innovation in patient care is renowned across the sector. From our hugely successful telemedicine services to our transformative gene care therapy, we are breaking new ground every day.
The theatre team is supported by the theatre manager and senior theatre practitioners. The team has successfully gained cataract hub accreditation run by NHS England’s Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) program in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons of England .
You will have the opportunity to learn about each of the very specialised areas of ophthalmology surgical practice as a team member in our theatres.
Experience

To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a scrub nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

• Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients.
• The assessment of care during the peri-operative period.
• The development, implementation, and evaluation of programs of care.

including discharge planning from the theatre suite for each patient.
To provide skilled assistance to the Anaesthetists and Surgeons in the Moorfields operating theatres.
Have the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be able to take appropriate action when dealing with emergencies.
To assist in promoting and implementing the MEH Nursing Strategy in the department.
To be a visible presence for Moorfields Staff and patients
To liaise with the Patient booking team to ensure that the lists are booked efficiently and the resource is used effectively.
To promote and maintain effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team between Moorfields Eye Hospital and the satellite sites.
To facilitate and support student nurses and others to develop their competence and skills which will enable them to become competent practitioners.
To participate in the training and development of Health Care Assistants and complete assessors training as required.
Support other site when the need arises
St Ann’s Moorfields is situated within St Ann’s Hospital grounds close to rail (Harringay Green Lanes (0.36 miles), tube (Victoria line to Seven Sisters and the Piccadilly line to Turnpike Lane, or Manor House which is a short bus ride to the hospital.), and buses ( 67 & 341) as well as a wide range of local shops and cafes in the area.
Moorfields is one of the world’s leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research, and education. We are expanding our network of satellite sites; providing acute ophthalmic services at St Ann’s.
Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions that require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London’s City Road and at over 20 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patients’ homes.

Please refer the Job description for details