Ophthalmic Scrub Practitioner – RGN / ODP- Specialist Eye Clinic

Private Eye Clinic – Full time / Permanent – Monday to Friday

£30,000 – £40,000 DOE + Additional Benefits including Bonuses, Pensio,Tier 2 Visa Transfer and full training provided.

Oxford – Oxfordshire

Are you a Registered Nurse or ODP Looking to join a leading Ophthalmic company that offers full training?

Are you looking for a better work-life balance within a friendly and supportive team?

If yes, then this fantastic opportunity is perfect for you!

This leading private clinic is based in Oxford and are specialist in the Ophthalmic field. We are looking for an experienced nurse to join their team and further develop their skills in Ophthalmology. Ophthalmic experience would be preferred, however we can offer full training for any applicants with prior scrub or surgical experience.

The Role

To provide a competent Nurse provision in the Theatre department. We are looking for a new Nurse / Practitioner to join the Oxford site. This will be 40 hours over a 4 or 5 day working week. In the future, this may include weekends on a rota basis, however at the moment it is Monday – Friday only.

Scrub Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of the theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. You’ll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so you’ll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous theatre experience would be beneficial. Ophthalmic scrub experience is preferred but not essential as full training is available for suitably qualified RGNs / ODP’s with at least 1 years post qualification clinical experience in a secondary care setting or similar.
• Evidence of relevant professional development, clinically, preferably evidenced by certification RN with valid NMC Registration / ODP with valid HCPC Registration
• Up-to-date knowledge in area of practice.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Passion for delivering first- rate patient safety and care

Why work for us?

• Salary up to £40,000
• Monday to Friday Working hours (Weekends possible in future)
• Option to work a 4 or 5 day pattern
• 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Career development opportunities – dedicated reward framework and multiple learning opportunities
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Dedicated clinical education team
• Great team and working environment

Location

This opportunity is based in Oxford, and commutable from Greater oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.

Contact details

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Ben Warnes direct on 07908 224 207. Alternatively email an updated CV to bwarnes@compassltd.co.uk

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