Ophthalmology Scrub Lead

Job Description

Ophthalmic Scrub Lead

We are currently recruiting an experienced Lead Ophthalmic Scrub Practitioner to support our Operating department. The successful candidate will have knowledge and skills to participate in a number of Ophthalmic procedures as well as having experience within clinical leadership. You will be part of a supportive, welcoming team with opportunity to gain experience from working alongside excellent clinicians.

Role

To assist the Theatre Manager in the responsibility of the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the Theatre. To provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team within Ophthalmic's, while working closely with the senior team to ensure effective use of Theatre resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organising and managing the activities of the Theatre ensuring an efficient and effective service to all users whilst maintaining high standards of clinical care and safety which will be research/evidence based.  Standards will be set, monitored and evaluated.

• Provide clinical expertise in specialist area and act as a resource to proactively enhance the service to our clients

• Lead the theatre team providing clinical and professional advice and support.

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeons.

• Ensure that the theatre is prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards.

• Ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturer’s instructions.

• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure prompt start to operating lists and notify of changes to ensure smooth running.

• Support the clinical governance agenda and care management processes within the department and assist Theatre Manager to provide an efficient and effective service

• Assist in managing departmental budgeting effectively and efficiently.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient care

• Maintain effective communication with patients, team members, Consultants and other hospital department

• Senior Theatre practitioners who are experienced scrub practitioners may also be expected to act as Surgical First Assistants if they have successfully completed appropriate training.

Management

• Adopt a proactive approach when organising staffing levels on daily and rotational basis

• Liaise with Theatre Manager on a daily basis to review staffing levels, workload and other organisational issues.

• Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is maintained

• Supporting the Operational management of patient bookings, considering correct scheduling and staffing levels

• Ensure that staff read and adhere to hospital and departmental policies

• To be responsible for ensuring maintenance of equipment, reporting any defects and involving the Theatre Manager.

• To be responsible for coordinating and maintaining adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre / Stores Manager.

• To ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures

• Ensure staff maintain high standards of infection control in their practice

• Ensure that the Policy for the Health and Safety at Work Act is adhered to and the implementation of COSHH..

What you will bring with you:

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC

• Excellent time management

• Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated ability to manage a team demonstrating strong clinical skills.

• Effective communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required.

• Sound written and verbal communication skills

• Planning and organisation skills

• Good computer skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Immediate (or Advanced) Life Support

• ENB 998 or equivalent

• Diploma/Degree in a health related subject

• Strong clinical background as a Scrub Practitioner

• Significant exposure in a senior role to external stakeholders such as Consultants, Physicians, Allied Health professionals, patients and suppliers

• A proactive approach to problem solving

Benefits  

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
Flexible shift patterns available where possible
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
Life Assurance (Death in Service)
Free Training and Development via the Academy
Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
The Blue Light Card Scheme 
 

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact mathew Marskell via email-

All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
 

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.