Job summary
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced WardNurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Bowcliffe HallEye Hospital, located in Wetherby. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.
Main duties of the job
The Role
The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.
Main Responsibilities
Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro-actively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant Surgeon input.
Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
Provide pre and post-operative instructions to patients carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.
Ensure effective communication is maintained with patients, relatives, carers, visitors, staff and others.
About us
Optegra is a world leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are at the heart of all we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.There has never been a better time to join Optegra, as a provider of specialist eye care. Find out what its like to work at Optegra by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro actively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant Surgeon input.
Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
Provide pre and post operative instructions to patients carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.
Ensure effective communication is maintained with patients, relatives, carers, visitors, staff and others.
Provide initial emergency care within level of competency and training.
Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the organisations Uniform Policy, and all procedures, policies and guidelines for the maintenance of a clean working environment, including decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.
Assist with the organisation of notes and hospital lists to ensure safe and smooth running of hospital schedules.
Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC standards and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to pro actively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant Surgeon input.
Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
Provide pre and post operative instructions to patients carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.
Ensure effective communication is maintained with patients, relatives, carers, visitors, staff and others.
Provide initial emergency care within level of competency and training.
Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the organisations Uniform Policy, and all procedures, policies and guidelines for the maintenance of a clean working environment, including decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.
Assist with the organisation of notes and hospital lists to ensure safe and smooth running of hospital schedules.
Ensure that all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC standards and guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- Experience Registered General Nurse Current NMC registration Minimum one year post qualification nursing experience Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General surgery or Outpatients Safeguarding Comply with the Optegras Safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols. All individuals have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Knowledge & Skills Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct Awareness of role of CQC Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Personal Qualities Passionate about patient care and delivering the best patient experience Able to build and maintain exceptional relationships with colleagues and customers Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Desirable criteria
- Experience Registered General Nurse Current NMC registration Minimum one year post qualification nursing experience Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General surgery or Outpatients Safeguarding Comply with the Optegras Safeguarding policies, procedures and protocols. All individuals have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Knowledge & Skills Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct Awareness of role of CQC Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Personal Qualities Passionate about patient care and delivering the best patient experience Able to build and maintain exceptional relationships with colleagues and customers Ability to work as part of a team
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
