Theatre Nurse/ODP - Bedford Theatres

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Join our multidisciplinary team of skilled and motivated staff who provide a high quality of care to our patients, both NHS and private. We are committed to your professional development and will provide you with a range of education and in-house training and one to one coaching co-ordinated by a dedicated practice development nurse and senior nursing team.
We are proud to work in theatres where we are renowned as the UK’s and international leading centre for ophthalmology surgery. We are looking to recruit Registered Nurses and/or Operating Department Practitioners with a focus on Anaesthetics and Recovery. This is a seven-day service with a range of flexible working patterns including evenings and weekends.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Theatre team, developing excellent working relationships with staff members, consultants and key stakeholders. They will assist in driving sustainable excellence in the safety and quality of care and services. They will support the Quality agenda by monitoring achievements against required standards, identifying risks to quality of care and services and planning, recommending /implementing changes for continuous improvement
The post holder will work with the Departmental Manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of care and staff development, as part of the theatre team.
In addition he/she will provide specialist care and/or support and deputise for the Team Leader/Clinical Coordinator in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
The post holder should be flexible in approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
This post is based at our Bedford satellite site.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to obtain and maintain ILS and PILS compliance.
Ensure that equipment is available and in good working order, being mindful of specialty specific requirements, highlighting any deficits in a timely manner to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery.
Be the first port of call for anaesthetist requests and escalate to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery if there is a financial implication or a potential for impacting the wider department..
Ensure the safer surgery checklist principles are adhered to, taking the lead if necessary ensuring the presence of the entire team. Be prepared to escalate non-compliance to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery.
Support the Theatre Manager in working collaboratively with Infection Control, Risk Management and corporate nursing to ensure actions from audits and incidents are acted upon and resolved in a timely manner

Please refer the Job description for details