Scrub nurse post in SpaMedica's Carlisle cluster, which covers several sites and supports its NHS cataract and eye surgery services. The work centres on theatre: scrubbing for procedures, preparing equipment, admitting and discharging patients on theatre days, and giving medicines under NMC guidance. It is full-time at 37.5 hours a week, worked as four days out of six on shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm. A valid NMC PIN and six to twelve months' post-registration experience are needed.
What the job involves
- Scrub for clinical procedures and assist the consultant and clinical team in ophthalmic care
- Admit and discharge patients on theatre days
- Prepare theatre areas and check equipment before clinical activity
- Administer medicines in line with NMC guidance on safe handling
- Keep patient records in line with NMC record-keeping guidance
- Follow clinical governance principles and all policies and procedures
- Report accidents and incidents using the correct procedure
- Store all equipment correctly
- Manage theatre equipment on a daily basis
- Assist with stock control, keeping par levels realistic and items available
- Protect patient confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
Registration & licences
- Valid NMC PIN
Experience
- 6 to 12 months' post-registration experience
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure for previous criminal convictions
What's offered
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
- Discretionary performance bonuses twice a year, plus company and personal performance bonuses
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Professional membership fee reimbursement
- Free uniform
- Free flu vaccinations and DBS checks
- Reimbursement for eye tests and glasses up to £75
- Continuous training and development, including apprenticeships
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
