Candidates should possess a positive attitude towards enhancing patient care, teamwork skills, and a commitment to professional development, with opportunities to gain specialized experience in ophthalmology procedures. The Trust values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds while also supporting flexible working arrangements.
Would you like to work for a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering high quality healthcare with a personal touch?
Come and join a Trust which recognises the contribution that Theatre Practitioners make, and values the work that they do.
Theatre posts in Ophthalmology are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You will work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience, supported by a mentor and the management team.
Candidates interested in developing a career in Ophthalmology will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills, including scrubbing.
We ask for nothing more than:
- A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care.
- A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision.
- The ability to work as an integral member of the team.
Main duties of the job
- A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research evidence.
- A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision.
- The ability to work as an integral member of the team.
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
- Communicate with patients to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
- Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
- Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council / HCPC Code of Conduct
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
Thisdescription indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
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