Bank Ward Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialist eye care is seeking an experienced Ward Nurse to join their bank team in Newcastle. This role offers a competitive pay rate and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to delivering the highest standards of patient care. As part of a passionate team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional clinical and technical assistance throughout the surgical pathway. Join a company that values inclusivity and personal growth while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/ODP registration.
• Minimum one year of experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway.
• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance in the operating theatre.

Skills

Patient Care

Ophthalmology Knowledge

Clinical Assistance

Technical Assistance

Peri-operative Care

Education

Registered General Nurse

Qualification in Ophthalmology

Qualification in Perioperative Care

Job description

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Optegra has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our bank team in Newcastle. This role pays up to £27/ph dependent on experience.

Company Overview

At Optegra, we work with inspiring, passionate, and highly skilled teams with a common goal to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We’re a small company that does big things with a family feel, and our people are at the heart of it. As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery. There has never been a better time to join Optegra!

The Role

You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. It goes without saying that you’ll be passionate about providing excellent care to all patients. You will have specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. This will also include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.

What You’ll Need

• Be a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Have a current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Perioperative care
• Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre, minimum of one year
• Have knowledge in private and operational settings.

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.