About this role
Job summary
To assist the clinical members of the ophthalmology team under their supervision, in providing a high-quality, comprehensive nursing service to all patients and service users accessing the Day unit. Ensuring high standard of patient care is maintained in a safe environment.
Main duties of the job
This is a permanent 37.5hrs/week position. Hours varies from 8am-6pm or 8am-7pm and you will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. We operate Monday to Friday and full day Saturday per month. You will be working mainly in Theatre but you will have the opportunity to work on the Day Unit upon arrangement.
We are looking for someone who has the willingness to develop new skills and competencies. Also, have good knowledge of IT/Trak computer system.
About us
You will be a part of an existing team of experienced nurses and theatre assistant, who provides excellent care of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery. Once you have gained experience and skills in this role you will be placed to further develop your expertise when opportunities arise. The team observes kindness, respect and treats all service users in a professional and friendly manner.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties includes
- The moving and positioning of patients within the operating department
- Assisting in the provision of a safe environment within the operating department.
- Delivery and distribution of pharmacy items within the operating theatre department
- The storage and disposal of linen and theatre clothing and the cleaning of theatre footwear.
- Providing messenger service within the operating department and day unit.
- To cover on call shifts alongside scrub nurses.
- Such other duties as may be determined by the Theatre Manager.
Additional Contact Details
Eyford Unit
0300 422 4123
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education Essential
Minimum 3 x GCSEs at grade A - C / 9 - 4 including a science
Desirable
Relevant education such as Care certificate, NVQ level 2, Heath and Social Care level 2 or 3
Experience, skills and knowledge Essential
Previous care experience within a hospital or community nursing setting Able to communicate effectively with patients and multiple members of the team
Desirable
Organisational skills
Additional Qualities Essential
Team worker Able to cope under pressure Able to work independently Flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of the service IT literate
Desirable
Proactive / takes own initiative Experience of hospital specific IT systems such as Trakcare
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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cheltenham General Hospital
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)