We are seeking for scrub practitioners, preferably with ophthalmic experience to work in our dedicated Ophthalmic Theatres. As one of the largest Eye hospitals in Europe we have a very busy, but hugely varied suite of five operating theatres dedicated to eye surgery.As a Centre for Excellence in Eye Surgery we need staff who have proven skills and are able to care for patients using our Trust core values of working together, dignity in care, everyone matters and being open and honest. We are also unique as we care for patients of all ages, from neonates to the elderly. You will need to be adaptable and responsive to apply your skills and care to all our patients.The Eye Hospital is part of the Manchester Foundation Trust so has access to all the facilities and support this can offer. We have excellent working relationships with our colleagues across all areas of the Eye Hospital, as well as other theatres across the Trust.We show care for our staff through excellent development and progression opportunities. These start with a comprehensive induction programme, but don't end there. Experienced nurses and ODP's will be encouraged to expand their knowledge, skills and competencies through a wide range of internal and external courses. This will be underpinned by annual appraisal.So if you want a new start, there couldn't be a better time to join us.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work primarily within Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Theatres but may occasionally be required to work within theatres at other hospitals within the trust.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring immediate care to the client group and will work primarily within the Theatre Department. The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency-based programmes, as required.

The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care to the client group.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of �2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner,
• current qualification and NMC/HCPC registration

Desirable

• Some experience of working as a scrub nurse in a perioperative environment.
• ophthalmic course

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required.
• Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS trust policy
• Evidence of of learning in perioperative environment.

Desirable

• Be willing to undertake own further professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working in a theatre environment
• Experience of supporting and developing staff and students within the clinical environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working with paediatric patients

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage time and workload.
• Excellent communication skills - both verbally and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations.
• Able to use initiative and work as part of a wider team.
• Evidence of involvement in IQP initiatives.
• Ability to implement new ideas and concepts.
• Team player and motivated to deliver high standards of patient care
• Experience of decision making and conflict resolution

Desirable

• IT Skills

ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Innovative and a forward thinker.
• Enthusiasm with ability to motivate others.
• Promotes a positive attitude even in times of uncertainly.
• Communicates in a polite and respectful manner always putting the needs of the patients first.
• Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change
• Respond to the changing needs of the patient/service in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Treats everybody equally regardless of diversity, culture or religion.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Manchester Eye Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M139WL

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