Ophthalmology Scrub Practitioner

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading healthcare provider in Bolton for qualified operating department practitioners and nurses in the Ophthalmology Theatre. The role involves providing safe, individual patient care and requires flexibility in working hours. Ideal for both newly qualified and experienced candidates, the position offers development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NMC / HCPC Registration required.
• Evidence of CPD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, individual care to patients in the Ophthalmology Theatre.
• Work flexible hours including weekend on-call.
• Join a pro-active team with a focus on patient care.

Skills

Good standard of written and spoken communication

Computer Literacy

Excellent Personal management skills

Time management

Team Work

Willingness to support learning and assessment in practice

Education

Ophthalmology related university modules

Perioperative care qualifications

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

About

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care organisation, providing care in the community at over 20 health centres and clinics as well as services such as district nursing. We also provide services at the Royal Bolton Hospital.

We have three fundamental aims:-

Best care for better health (for our patients and our community).

Responsible use of resources (for the taxpayer).

Valued, respected and proud (by our staff, patients and public).

We aim to:-

Meet the health needs of our population.

Improve the safety and quality of care.

Improve patient experience.

Make our services more efficient.

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Key details

Location

SiteOphthalmology Department, The Royal Bolton HospitalAddressMinerva RoadTownBoltonPostcodeBL4 0JRMajor / Minor RegionLancashire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractFixed term: 12 months (or Secondment)HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (out of hours on-call at weekends and bank holidays/ Monday to Friday 07:30 - 21:00)

Salary

Salary£29,970 - £36,483 per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 5)

Specialty

Main areaOphthalmology Theatres

Job overview

Fixed Term contract or Secondment for 12 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated, and forward thinking staff members to join an innovative and pro-active team. We are currently recruiting qualified operating department practitioners and nurses to work in our busy Ophthalmology Theatre Department.

Using evidence based practice, you will provide safe, individual care to patients, to excellent standards. You will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration, a qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration, a Student Nurse or Student ODP.

The post-holder will be expected to be flexible to respond to change and organisational needs. There is a requirement to work flexible hours over the course of the week, including weekend on call rota.

The Trust appreciates and values the contribution international nurses bring to the NHS. We also understand the support overseas nurses need to gain full registration once in the UK (via OSCE) and therefore we only recruit internationally to fill nursing vacancies when we can ensure support is in place. At this present time we aren’t in a position to offer that support and therefore will not accept applications from overseas nurses who only have Part 1 NMC registration. If that position changes in future we will clearly advertise our opportunities for international nurses to join our nurse team here in Bolton. Thank you for your understanding.

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Successful candidates will be developed (as required) to work in both the scrub and recovery practitioner roles within the ophthalmology theatres.

This role is suitable for all levels of experience, newly qualified, looking for the next challenge in your career pathway or experienced with transferable skills we welcome all and look forward to meeting you and discussing the opportunities to join us and care for our patients within the department. In return for your commitment, enthusiasm and dedication we will provide you with the technical skills and development opportunities.

As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs.

You will be highly motivated with a can do attitude and will join an innovative and pro-active team to provide safe, clean and personal care using evidence based practice. You will be a registered nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.

and weekend on call rota.

Working for our organisation

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being the best in our class of organisations. We offer a culture that supports our staff and helps them to be the best that they can be and enables them to achieve better care to patients. All staff work to a set of five core values:

Vision

Openness

Integrity

Compassion

Excellence

The Royal Bolton Hospital is easily accessible from the M61 and has good public transport links.

The Trust has a dedicated international recruitment programme in place. We regularly advertise our opportunities for international recruits to join our team here in Bolton and these adverts are clearly marked as being suitable for international applicants.

Should international applicants apply for general vacancies, you will be asked, and expected, to attend any interview and assessment for the role you have applied for in person. Due to the nature of this role, we do not offer remote interviews. The Trust will not reimburse any travelling expenses in this relation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits please click on the link below to see what current benefits we have.

Staff benefits - Bolton NHS FT (boltonft.nhs.uk)

From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria

• Appropriate NMC / HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD
• Ophthalmology related university modules
• Perioperative care qualifications

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good standard of written and spoken communication
• Computer Literacy

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent Personal management skills

Desirable criteria

• Time management
• Team Work
• Willingness to support learning and assessment in practice

Documents

• Band 5 Theatre Practitioner JD (, 205.7)PDFKB
• Ophthalmology Band 5 Person Specification (, 130.9)PDFKB
• Trust Profile (, 334.1)PDFKB
• What Makes Bolton Brilliant (, 924.2)JPGKB
• Applicants with a Disability (, 207.9)PDFKB
• Open letter (, 235.7)PDFKB

Further details / informal visits contact

NameJamil PatelJob titleDepartment ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01204 390390Additional information

[email protected]