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New Medical Systems Ltd

Scrub Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking for a new Scrub Practitioner to join our Ipswich and Bury St. Edmunds sites. This will be 9 hour shifts, working over 3 or 4 days per week (27 or 36 hours per week) including weekends on a rota basis.

Scrub Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. Youll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-24 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so youll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

Youll 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, youll help clean down the theatre and in all you do youll 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. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Scrub Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.

Main duties of the job

What will the role involve?

  • Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.
  • Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up
  • Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants
  • Working as part of a theatre team
  • Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them
  • To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.
  • To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC
  • To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.
  • To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.
  • To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

About us

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health. We care for more than 225,000 NHS and private patients a year in over 26 locations and were growing.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 a year Full time equivalent, pro rata to reflect working pattern.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0325-24-0018

Job locations

Newmedica Suffolk

Hadleigh Road

Ipswich

IP2 0EE


Newmedica

4 Lawson Place

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP327EW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a registered Scrub Practitioner in operating theatres.

What will the role involve?

·Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.

·Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up

·Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants

·Working as part of a theatre team

·Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them

·To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.

·To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC

·To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.

·To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.

·To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

·Nursing degree or equivalent qualification (essential)

·Theatre training /substantive experience required.

·Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential/HCPC (essential)

·3 years or more hospital eye service experience expected.

·Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.

·Experience of and commitment to medical audit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be a registered Scrub Practitioner in operating theatres.

What will the role involve?

·Up to date proficient Scrub skills for high volume cataract surgery.

·Full understanding of Phaco Machines/Instrumentation and set up

·Full knowledge of the eye and understanding of Biometry/Lens bank/Implants

·Working as part of a theatre team

·Ability to support the surgeon anticipating any potential problems in theatre and resolve them

·To keep accurate patient health records, updating electronic patient records or completing handwritten clinical notes.

·To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the Nursing and Midwifery Council/HCPC

·To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance.

·To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff.

·To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

·Nursing degree or equivalent qualification (essential)

·Theatre training /substantive experience required.

·Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential/HCPC (essential)

·3 years or more hospital eye service experience expected.

·Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.

·Experience of and commitment to medical audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What skills and experience do I need for the role?
  • Nursing degree or equivalent qualification (essential)
  • Theatre training /substantive experience required.
  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential/HCPC (essential)
  • 3 years or more hospital eye service experience expected.
  • Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
  • Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What skills and experience do I need for the role?
  • Nursing degree or equivalent qualification (essential)
  • Theatre training /substantive experience required.
  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council essential/HCPC (essential)
  • 3 years or more hospital eye service experience expected.
  • Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
  • Experience of and commitment to medical audit.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

New Medical Systems Ltd

Address

Newmedica Suffolk

Hadleigh Road

Ipswich

IP2 0EE


Employer's website

https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

New Medical Systems Ltd

Address

Newmedica Suffolk

Hadleigh Road

Ipswich

IP2 0EE


Employer's website

https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Victoria Wager

suffolk.hr@newmedica.co.uk

+441473453463

Details

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,000 a year Full time equivalent, pro rata to reflect working pattern.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

E0325-24-0018

Job locations

Newmedica Suffolk

Hadleigh Road

Ipswich

IP2 0EE


Newmedica

4 Lawson Place

Bury St. Edmunds

Suffolk

IP327EW


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