About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a Lead Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner to support our Ophthalmology Service. The candidate must have skills for various Ophthalmology procedures and clinical leadership experience. You will join a supportive team and gain experience with excellent clinicians. Experience in Orthopaedics is preferred or a willingness to learn.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting a Lead Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner to support our Ophthalmology Service. The candidate must have skills for various Ophthalmology procedures and clinical leadership experience. You will join a supportive team and gain experience with excellent clinicians. Experience in Orthopaedics is preferred or a willingness to learn.
About us Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are recruiting a Lead Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner to support our Ophthalmology Service. The candidate must have skills for various Ophthalmology procedures and clinical leadership experience. You will join a supportive team and gain experience with excellent clinicians. Experience in Orthopaedics is preferred or a willingness to learn.
Job Purpose
Assist the Theatre Manager in delivering patient care standards in the Theatre, providing scrub expertise and leadership in Ophthalmology.
Objectives
Organise Theatre activities for efficient service and high clinical care standards.Provide clinical expertise and support to the Theatre team.Assist surgeons and ensure daily theatre preparation.Maintain equipment and liaise with departments for smooth operations.Support clinical governance and assist in budgeting.Work in a multi-disciplinary team for pre- and post-operative care.Communicate effectively with patients and team members.Patient Care
Deliver high-quality patient care.Monitor best practices and maintain records per governance policies.Conduct safety checks as per WHO guidelines.Management
Organise staffing levels and maintain documentation.Ensure compliance with policies and manage equipment and stock levels.Uphold infection control standards and health safety policies.Education
Supervise staff and ensure training for delegated duties.Mentor and educate staff and students.Qualifications:
Registered with NMC or HCPC.Strong clinical skills and supervisory experience.Effective communication and planning skills.Immediate Life Support certification.Diploma/Degree in a health-related subject.
Person Specification
Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body Essential
Clinical Registration
Desirable
Clinical Registration
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address Banbury, United Kingdom
Banbury
England
OX16 0TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)