JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Bank Ophthalmic Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Nursing Lead
LOCATION: London and Elstree
SALARY SCALE: £21.00 - £24.00 (Depending on experience)

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• To have great enthusiasm and capacity for learning and personal development.
• To always demonstrate good clinical practice and contribute to research-based care and other practice development initiatives.
• Knowledge of relevant CQC policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills with good time management skills and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexible approach to working within a team.

OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• RGN registration.
• Ophthalmology theatre experience.
• ILS and ALS desirable or willingness to undertake.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Great customer care skills.
• A brilliant communicator.
• A genius organiser
• Must use discretion in all personnel matters.
• Must have a team minded approach.
• Ability to work independently
• Must be in alignment with OCL vision and mission statement.
• Effective and efficient IT skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
  Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract
  Pay: £21.00-£24.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Please state days you are able to work or have availability.

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Deliver safe practice by adhering to the NMC code of practice and all relevant local, national, and professional standards.
• Assist theatre lead and surgeons in providing excellent care to all patients.
• Carry out admissions and discharge of theatre patients, including preoperative checks, patient dilation (if required), explain patient medication to take out after surgery and dos and don’ts.
• Prepare next day TTO’s
• Check the accuracy and completeness of theatre notes.
• Carry out pre-assessment for theatre patients.
• Complete the medical records on EPR system.
• Manage admission’s room stock and consumables, including medication
• Participate in audit and risk assessments in the clinic.
• Keep up to date with relevant developments within ophthalmology and surgical field of practice.
• Always observe patient and clinic confidentiality.
• Undertake mandatory training as required and to provide evidence of completion in a timely manner, including annual appraisal.