Bank Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse

Description:

You will support in assessing patient’s health and well-being across a complex caseload and assist in the delivery of care to meet the patient’s needs. You will be responsible for patient care, setting up for cases and assisting in the day to day running of theatres. As a Perioperative Practitioner, you will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements. To make justifiable patient assessments you will collate and organise data so you are able to interpret the information to your colleagues.
 

• Assist in Consultant led surgeries that vary in complexity and specialism
• You will be required to provide exemplary patient care carrying out Scrub duties in a theatre setting.
• Supporting in assessing patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
• Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.
• Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements
   

Who We're Looking For
 

• You must be a qualified Nurse or ODP with experience in Scrub
• Have a minimum of 2 years Ophthalmic experience.
• Valid NMC or HCPC pin with no conditions or restrictions
• Experience for scrubbing for ophthalmology is desirable
• Previous experience in a surgical/theatre setting
• Be able to build and hold relationships with consultants
• Excellent communication skills