Scrub Nurse/Practitioner

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.

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/Lens

bank/Implants

Working as part of a theatre team including covering / supporting the admissions

& discharge team

Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in

theatre and resolve them

Liaise with stores to ensure that the correct consumables are in place in

terms of specific types and quantity to ensure smooth running theatre

To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient

records or completing handwritten clinical notes.

Ensure that any incidents are reported in a timely manner via our

governance portal.

Complete any audits assigned to you on a monthly, quarterly or annual

basis.

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-hours

of their surgery, escalating any clinical concerns where necessary.

The Scrub Nurse will be a

member of the out of hours on-call team, participating on a rotational basis,

which is remunerated.

To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of

the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing

Professional Development and Clinical Governance.

To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups

of staff.

To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

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 Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

Skills & Attributes

Experience

Desirable: - Experience in Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and MIGS procedures is desrable.

Qualifications

Essential: - Nursing degree or equivalent qualification is essential.