Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse – Dynamic Theatre Role

SPAMEDICA LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary performance bonuses

Professional membership fee assistance

Free uniform

Eye tests & glasses contribution

Bluelight card eligibility

Training and development opportunities

Recommend a Friend scheme

Job summary

SpaMedica Carlisle is recruiting for a Scrub Nurse to join our team across multiple sites in the Carlisle cluster. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 days out of 6 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a salary of £35,074 - £38,829 depending on experience.

We are the UK's largest NHS cataract surgery provider, focused on patient care, safety and satisfaction. You will support our safety, integrity, kindness and transparency values, uphold good NMC governance, and contribute to

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the principles of clinical governance.
• Admission and discharge of patients on a theatre day.
• Administer drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
• Adhere to The NMC guidelines for record keeping
• Provide scrub experience for clinical procedures.
• Follow correct procedure for reporting any accidents or incidents.
• Assist the consultant and clinical team in the delivery of all ophthalmic care.
• Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities, ensuring all equipment is checked and ready for use.
• Ensure the correct storage of all equipment.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items are readily available.
• Manages all the theatre equipment on a daily basis.
• To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Job description

SpaMedica Carlisle is recruiting for a Scrub Nurse to join our team across multiple sites in the Carlisle cluster. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 days out of 6 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a salary of £35,074 - £38,829 depending on experience.

We are the UK's largest NHS cataract surgery provider, focused on patient care, safety and satisfaction. You will support our safety, integrity, kindness and transparency values, uphold good NMC governance, and contribute to