Staff Nurse - Eye Theatre
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Job summary
The Theatre Staff nurse plays a pivotal role in the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality care during ophthalmic surgical procedures. As a key member of the perioperative team, the post holder is responsible for preparing and maintaining the sterile field, managing surgical instruments and consumables, and directly supporting the ophthalmic surgeon throughout procedure.
This role requires a high level of attention to detail, expert knowledge of aseptic techniques, and specialised skills in ophthalmic surgery. The Theatre staff nurse ensures patient safety and comfort,
Upholds infection control standards, and contributes to smooth running of the theatre environment.
The nurse must demonstrate excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, and be committed to continuous professional development in line with current clinical practices and regulatory standards.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff.
You will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in the clinical area. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Details
Date posted
02 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR321-25
Job locations
Primary Care Centre
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JR
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Primary Care Centre
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JR
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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