If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge, then the Eye Unit at Benenden Hospital maybe able to help!
Our multi-million pound redevelopment means we can offer first class services in an amazing, modern environment. With an Outstanding CQC rating and a Silver award in Investors in People, you can be confident you are joining an industry leading team. Our Hospital environment is COVID secure due to measures guided by the UK Government and implemented by IPC team and Staff.
Benenden Hospital is looking for an experienced Staff Nurse to join their team on the Ophthalmology ward.
The Ophthalmology Staff Nurse will be expected to:
- to provide high standards of Peri-operative care, following hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach to care
- Where necessary, and appropriate to the particular department, prepare and facilitate theatre lists including entering patient information on IT systems
- Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained
- Ensure patient information data is correctly recorded in the appropriate IT systems
- General supervision of junior members of the team, including providing clinical supervision/act as a mentor
- Assist the Ophthalmic Theatre procedures as a Scrub or Recovery Nurse
The role will require the post holder to plan and implement the care of patients from admission through to discharge by assessing and monitoring them prior and after surgery. Other duties will include but is not extensive of
- Providing outstanding nursing interventions and care to all patients accessing the service
- Accurately enter patient information on IT systems
- Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose and effectively maintained
- Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs
- Supervise the junior members of the team, including mentorship
As well as technical skills relevant to the role the successful applicant must be able to evidence the following :
- Registered Nurse (with supporting revalidation evidence)
- ALRT/ Immediate Life Support training or a willingness to undertake training
- Strong IT Skills
- Proven ability to undertake multiple tasks under pressure
- Mentorship training or a willingness to undertake training
For a full Role Profile, please click here
If you require further information on this role please contact Debbie Woodward on 01580 857472.
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Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before a new member of staff can join the hospital.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the Application Form found here
Then please send this application form, a recent CV, and your covering letter to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk.
Please note that if a large number of applications are received this vacancy may close before the closing date without notice.
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