Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology theatre
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Over 4 days per week)
- Job ref
- 223-STN-386
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum/ pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
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Staff Nurse - Ward 20, Cataract Suite
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
**PLEASE NOTE**
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Due to the expansion of the workforce we have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a full-time motivated Staff Nurse to work within our brand new state of the art Cataract Theatre Suite which has recently opened at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
This is a temporary post for 9 months for Maternity cover and is offered for 37.5 hours per week, working for four variable days Monday– Friday. Some weekend working may be necessary depending on the demands & needs of the ophthalmic service.
Suitable newly qualified staff will be considered.
Main duties of the job
You will be primarily based within the Theatre Suite assisting the ophthalmic clinician to undertake cataract surgery under local anaesthetic. With the expectation to cross site work in The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, Ophthalmology Dept. The role will include scrubbing, escorting, admission and discharge of theatre patients, testing visual acuity as well as any other diagnostic tests that may be necessary.
In addition to working within the Theatre Suite, there will also be the opportunity to rotate into Ophthalmology Outpatients in The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital that deals with several ophthalmic sub-specialities, making this a diverse, exciting opportunity for the right applicant.
Experience within a Theatre setting would be extremely desirable, but training would be given for the right applicant who has the desire to make a difference and endeavour to maintain a high standard of care for our patients.
Ongoing support will be offered & there will be a training package in place.
Working for our organisation
Each person, patient or visitor, visiting Ward 20 will be met with courtesy and respect. The individual will be treated confidentially with dignity maintained at all times.
Each patient will be allowed maximum consultation time with further help and information offered as necessary. In applying our philosophy of care we aim to deliver a high standard of care to all patients within the department ensuring that each person leaves understanding the information needed to make an informed decision regarding their care and that all their needs are met.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of attainment of skills
- Experience of supporting staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a theatre setting
- Considerable post qualification experience general medical / surgical
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Good communication/organisational skills
- Professional manner
Aptitude & skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to adapt to varying workload
- Use of evidence-based approach to care
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Qualification
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Ability to support NVQ trainees
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Colleen Davies
- Job title
- Cataract Suite / PRH Ophthalmology OPD Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
- Additional information
To speak to Colleen Davies about this post please call 01743 261000 extension 3181
or email [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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