Bank Scrub Practitioner - Slough, United Kingdom - Newmedica
Description
Who are we?
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.
We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work.
Role overview
We are looking for Scrub Practitioners to join our bank at our brand new site in Slough, due to open in June 2024.
We are only a few minutes walk from Langley train station which is on the Elizabeth line and there is plenty of parking close to the clinic.
We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so you'll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.
You'll provide a competent scrub provision, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these.
At the end of the day, you'll help clean down the theatre and in all you do you'll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.
Aside from providing scrub services in the theatre you'll also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records.
The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Practitioner need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.
What skills and experience do I need?
You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner and need a current registration with the NMC or HCPC.
Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:
- Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
- Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
- Capable of working in a fast paced, highvolume theatre setting
- Experience of supporting the surgeon during theatre problem solving and issue resolution
- The training and coaching of others
- The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
- A competent user of computer systems and programmes
- An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
- A good team player happy to jump in and support others when required
Rate:
£250 per day
Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.
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