Ward Nurse - Guildford

Optegra UK Ltd

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Job summary

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Surrey Eye Hospital, located in Guildford. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.

About us

Optegra is a world leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are at the heart of all we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.There has never been a better time to join Optegra, as a provider of specialist eye care. Find out what its like to work at Optegra by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£30,000 to £38,000 a year Pension, 33 Days Annual Leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0110-25-0008

Job locations

Optegra

10 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 7YF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.

Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.

Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.

Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.

Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

Monitor consumables, replenishing as required and confirming reordering requirements as appropriate.

Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed

Provide clinical advice for staff, patients and their carers, within level of competency.

Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.

Provide initial emergency care as required within level of competency and training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.

Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.

Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.

Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.

Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

Monitor consumables, replenishing as required and confirming reordering requirements as appropriate.

Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed

Provide clinical advice for staff, patients and their carers, within level of competency.

Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care in a manner which demonstrates dignity and respect, this includes the provision of an appropriate level of privacy at all times.

Provide initial emergency care as required within level of competency and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting

Desirable

Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre
A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care

Experience

Essential

RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions

Desirable

Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting

Desirable

Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre
A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care

Experience

Essential

RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions

Desirable

Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra

10 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 7YF

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra

10 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 7YF

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Business Partner

Adam Williams

adam.williams@optegra.com

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£30,000 to £38,000 a year Pension, 33 Days Annual Leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0110-25-0008

Job locations

Optegra

10 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 7YF

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