SpaMedica

Registered General Nurse - Luton

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Job summary

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients. Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible. All of SpaMedicas hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as Good or Outstanding,

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities: Administer drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines for the safe and secure handling of medicines. Undertake all care for patients whilst in the hospital including diagnostic tests and post-operative care. Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items are readily available. To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR laws. Provide support and mentorship to colleagues and new staff. Admission and discharge of patients on a theatre day.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,970 to £37,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000846

Job locations

Luton

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU1 3LU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary and benefits for our Registered Nurse 

  • Starting salary £30,970 up to £37,336 depending on ophthalmology experience.
  • Work life balance shifts of a 4-day week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
  • 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays). 
  • Bonus 1 – January – potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 – June – potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • NMC Pin paid for.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend)
  • Free Quarterly Snacks.
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination.
  • Paid DBS.
  • Continuous training and development. 

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’

Responsibilities:

  • Administer drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
  • Undertake all care for patients whilst in the hospital including diagnostic tests and post-operative care.
  • Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items are readily available.
  • To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR laws.
  • Provide support and mentorship to colleagues and new staff.
  • Admission and discharge of patients on a theatre day.

We are recruiting in the Luton area however travel to other sites will be required for training and cover. 

“Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives”

For more information on us please check out our website https://www.spamedica.co.uk/about-us/

SpaMedica are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and candidates.

 

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary and benefits for our Registered Nurse 

  • Starting salary £30,970 up to £37,336 depending on ophthalmology experience.
  • Work life balance shifts of a 4-day week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
  • 33 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays). 
  • Bonus 1 – January – potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 – June – potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • NMC Pin paid for.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend)
  • Free Quarterly Snacks.
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination.
  • Paid DBS.
  • Continuous training and development. 

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’

Responsibilities:

  • Administer drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
  • Undertake all care for patients whilst in the hospital including diagnostic tests and post-operative care.
  • Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items are readily available.
  • To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR laws.
  • Provide support and mentorship to colleagues and new staff.
  • Admission and discharge of patients on a theatre day.

We are recruiting in the Luton area however travel to other sites will be required for training and cover. 

“Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives”

For more information on us please check out our website https://www.spamedica.co.uk/about-us/

SpaMedica are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and candidates.

 

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months post registration experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months post registration experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Luton

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU1 3LU


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Luton

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU1 3LU


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Co-ordinator

Warren Sharif

warren.sharif@spamedica.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,970 to £37,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000846

Job locations

Luton

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU1 3LU


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