Registered Nurse​/ODP

The primary aim of the role is to ensure that a high-quality service is given to patients and their families/carers during ophthalmic operations. The role is multi-dimensional and requires the post-holder to integrate and be a team player within the multidisciplinary team. As a registered Health professional all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff. The Registered health professional will co-ordinate and care for patients in a day care setting and operating theatre set in the Eye Centre.

Strive for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.

Participate in the delivery of Key Performance Indicators, increasing theatre/departmental utilisation by reducing unscheduled and cancelled operations/ appointments and late starts.

As part of the multi-disciplinary team, participate in the Who Five Steps to Safe Surgery for each patient.

Assess health related needs of patients and their carers to identify and initiate steps to deliver effective and evidence-based care. Carries out allocated work delegated by the Doctor or the Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist. This involves working independently and organising tasks and activities.

E.g., pre & post operative care of ophthalmic patients that have undergone surgery, to scrub for ophthalmic procedures, and work in the theatre environment.

Promote and demonstrate holistic care of individuals. Ensure correct usage and maintenance of equipment.

Be involved in the delivery of new strategies which impact on the clinical environment.

Maintain an awareness of national and regional initiatives in relation to practice.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

First level Registered nurse /ODP

Experience of working in a day care/ theatre

Experience of working within Ophthalmology

Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team

An understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop self and team members

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.