Registered Nurse – specialising in Admitting and Discharging patients from the Theatre suite Full or Part Time

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to make a positive difference to people’s lives through better sight and eye health.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Newmedica Barlborough team and deliver outstanding care for our patients.

We are looking for someone who will thrive as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Clinic Assistants, Ophthalmic Assistants, Patient Administrators, Nurses, ODPs, Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, Registered Nurses, Scrub Practitioners and Consultant Ophthalmologists. We value the different experiences and diversity that each of our individual team members bring to our service and are looking for future colleagues who share that same passion.

Why should you join Newmedica?

Newmedica Barlborough operates from a purpose-built state of the art eye hospital, delivering a range of clinics and treatments to patients within the Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.

More information about our service can be found https://www.newmedica.co.uk/

What are we offering you?

• A salary of £37,075.00
• A company bonus of up to 12%, based on company performance and personal objectives (after initial qualifying period)
• 200 hours of annual leave plus bank holidays
• A company pension scheme
• 40 hours per week, worked over 4 x 10 hr days for the Theatre team
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, health care scheme, death in service cover of 3 x salary, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work and a retail/technology discount scheme.
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• Immediate access to food and retail shops in the vicinity
• Free on-site parking

What will the role involve?

• To safely deliver a range of admission procedures and assessments.
• To communicate to patients discharge requirements, after care, medication and possible side effects for a range of ophthalmic surgeries.
• Support and contribute to the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care in Theatres
• To supervise and support Healthcare Assistants working within the Theatre suite.
• To support the continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the Theatre service
• Working in theatres supporting the delivery of Cataract, Oculoplastic and VR surgery to patients over 18 yrs.
• Adherence to operating procedures and the completion of tasks to the agreed standards and frequency.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

• Nursing degree or equivalent qualification.
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential.
• Experience of working in Ophthalmology desirable but not essential
• Experience of working in Theatres desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience of working in Admit / Discharge nursing roles.
• ILS level training (Additional training to get ILS available via Newmedica)

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Good organisation skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of delivering outstanding patient care.
• High standards and professionalism in their approach to nursing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy Theatre environment

Would you like to know more?

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact Barlborough.hr@newmedica.co.uk and the recruiting manager will contact you.

Would you like to apply?

To apply, please visit our website to submit your CV – https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ We do not require an application form to be completed.

We ask that all applicants are aware of the pending requirements and information can be found here