About the Role
Cathedral Eye Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of ophthalmic procedures, including cataract surgery, laser vision correction, retinal treatments, intraocular lens procedures and oculoplastic surgery.
This is a varied role supporting patients throughout their clinical journey, from admission and pre-assessment through to theatre, recovery and discharge. The position includes scrub nurse responsibilities within ophthalmic surgery, working closely with consultants and anaesthetists to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Conduct patient admissions and pre-operative assessments.
- Prepare patients for ophthalmic surgical and laser procedures.
- Scrub for ophthalmic surgery, maintaining a sterile environment and supporting the surgeon throughout procedures.
- Participate in theatre activities, including scrub, circulating and anaesthetic support duties.
- Monitor patients before, during and after procedures, escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with NMC standards and clinic policies.
- Provide post-operative care, discharge planning and patient education.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance standards.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute positively to the wider clinical team.
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience working within an acute healthcare, surgical, day-case or outpatient setting.
- Experience in patient assessment, care planning and medication administration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good IT and documentation skills.
- Understanding of patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance principles.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous ophthalmology or ophthalmic theatre experience.
- Experience working as a scrub nurse within a theatre environment.
- Day surgery or theatre nursing experience.
- Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical and laser procedures.
- Interest in ophthalmic innovation and research.
Benefits
- 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days on a rota basis. Shifts will be scheduled between Monday and Saturday, 7.00am to 5.00pm, and include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Competitive salary
- Biannual Bonus Scheme
- 31 days annualleave (including statutory holidays), increasing with service
- Additionalbirthday leave?
- Private healthcare
- Perks Card
- Pension contribution
- Company social events
- Ongoing learning and development with regular training sessions for the team and opportunities to do external courses relevant to the role.
Why Join Cathedral Eye Clinic?
- Be part of a specialist, patient-focused ophthalmic service.
- Work alongside experienced consultants and clinical professionals.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive team environment committed to quality care, clinical excellence and patient safety.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Skills:NMC Registered Admissions/Discharge Surgery Scrub
Benefits:Private Healthcare Biannual Bonus Perks Card Birthday Leave
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