We are looking for a current Scrub Nurse/Practitioner to join our Northamptonshire site. Full and part time applicants considered. This willinclude weekends on a rota basis.
Scrub Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety ofduties. Youll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so youll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.
Main duties of the job
Youll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, youll help cleandown the theatre and in all you do youll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.
Aside from providing Scrub services in the theatre you'll also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.
The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.
About us
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providingoutpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Outstanding Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilties
ClinicalDuties and Responsibilities for Clinic
Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.
Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up
Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lensbank/Implants
Working as part of a theatre team including covering / supporting the admissions& discharge team
Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems intheatre and resolve them
Liaise with stores to ensure that the correct consumables are in place interms of specific types and quantity to ensure smooth running theatre
AdministrativeDuties
To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patientrecords or completing handwritten clinical notes.
Ensure that any incidents are reported in a timely manner via ourgovernance portal.
Complete any audits assigned to you on a monthly, quarterly or annualbasis.
Ensure that any documentation is uploaded to the systems, eg daily task sheets,daily cleaning sheets.
To conduct post operative calls to patients within 24-hoursof their surgery, escalating any clinical concerns where necessary.
The Scrub Nurse will be amember of the out of hours on-call team, participating on a rotational basis,which is remunerated.
ProfessionalDuties
To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard ofthe Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to ContinuingProfessional Development and Clinical Governance.
To participate in training and development of clinical and other groupsof staff.
To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
- Enjoys the routine and rhythm of a process driven envrionment.
- Ability to work in different theatre environments adapting to different surgeosn.
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation and delegation.
- Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.
- Self-motivated to provide an excellent level of communication and individual care for patients.
- Comfortable making a significant contribution, including teaching and training, in a small multi-disciplinary team.
Experience
- Opthalmology or Scrub experience.
- Current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
- Knowledge of clinical practice.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review.
Qualifications
- Nursing degree or equivalent qualification is essential.
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.
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📌 Scrub Nurse/Practitioner
🏢 New Medical Systems
📍 Shire of Northampton