Senior Sister / Charge Nurse / ODP

University Hospital Southampton ,
Lymington, Hampshire
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner at Lymington Hospital Theatres Department. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a minimum of two years' experience in ophthalmology scrub. The candidate must be a team player who is ready to embrace the challenge of working in a busy Day Surgical Unit at Lymington/ University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are currently a Monday to Friday service with the expectation of expansion of the service to weekend working. The key function of the role is to provide knowledge and skills within the operating theatre environment whilst supporting the team. Key tasks include but are not limited to: Clinically confident in delivering clinical excellence in all areas of the theatre department whilst ensuring the smooth management of patients throughout their pathway. Efficient theatre utilisation, assisting with the consultants in their roles, leading a team of staff, updating patient records and liaising with other sites and Trusts. Working with the performance targets ensuring that these are achieved and providing excellent communication both internally and externally. Therefore, you must be able to prioritise workload and be able to work to tight deadlines and perform under pressure. You will need to be clinical competent and demonstrate effective team working and management of theatres list planning and delivery. Support of the outpatient department at times is also expected but only when necessary. Knowledge of IT based trust systems are desirable, although full training will be provided. Attention to detail and good communication are also essential as you will be dealing with patients, relatives and staff from different levels across the whole trust within a number of disciplines. On occasion and as necessary the successful candidate will be required to adapt and support other specialities that we currently run at Lymington. These include Orthopaedics, Gynae, Urology, ENT, Dental, General, Colorectal and Vascular. Full training and support will be provided. You will be based at Lymington but you may be asked to work at Southampton General Hospital if necessary for meetings, support of new procedures etc. What we can offer you at Lymington : * Excellent Training & Development Opportunities including a supportive Induction * Programme with mentorship * Flexible working Opportunities * Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (Pro-rata) (on appointment) * On-site subsidised restaurant * Free On Site Parking * A friendly community focused hospital * Beautiful gardens and shady trees with welcoming and relaxing seating areas to unwind at lunchtime. * Short distance to Lymington train station and Lymington high street * Lymington Hospital is situated on Ampress industrial park, which is a hub of very useful amenities all only walking distance from the hospital car park! As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, , and we offer a generous pension scheme. For Further info: If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. If you would like to find out more or arrange an informal visit please contact: Jackie Watkins Jacqueline.watkins@uhs.nhs.uk Tel:01590663321 For further details / informal visits contact: Jackie Watkins Team Leader Jacqueline.Watkins@uhs.nhs.uk 01590663320 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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