Location: York

Contract Type: Bank

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist eye care provider for a Bank Registered Nurse based in York. Our client operates a network of dedicated eye hospitals across the UK, delivering world-class ophthalmic care across a range of specialisms including cataract surgery, refractive treatment, glaucoma, and medical retina. With a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient outcomes, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team in a modern, purpose-built clinical environment.

Job Purpose

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care.

Be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite, and assisting with minor operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patient's clinical pathway that require Consultant/Surgeon input.

• Work with the multi-disciplinary team, supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients throughout their clinical pathway.

• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and carers through effective communication.

• Provide clinical advice for patients within level of competency.

• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

• Maintain an awareness of the need to deliver care demonstrating dignity and respect, including the provision of appropriate privacy at all times.

• Ensure effective communication is maintained with patients, relatives, carers, visitors, staff and others.

• Provide initial emergency care within level of competency and training.

• Help to control and minimise the risk of cross infection by following the Uniform Policy and all procedures for the maintenance of a clean working environment.

• Assist with the organisation of notes and hospital lists to ensure safe and smooth running of hospital schedules.

• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed legibly and comprehensively to agreed organisational and NMC standards.

• Observe patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles.

• Act as a mentor to team members, fostering growth and development.

• Maintain awareness of policies and procedures relevant to the role and ensure strong adherence to established pathways and protocols.

Person Specification

Experience — Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.

• Minimum one year post-qualification nursing experience.

• Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General Surgery or Outpatients.

Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

• Awareness of the role of the CQC.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Personal Qualities

• Passionate about patient care and delivering the best patient experience.

• Able to build and maintain exceptional relationships with colleagues and customers.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Consistent professional attitude; personable, confident and articulate at all times.

Excellent time management skills