Job Description for staff nurse
Job essence
The nursing role at London Vision Clinic includes looking after the patient’s pre and post operatively. The role involves some ophthalmic diagnostic testing, as well as assisting the surgeon in the theatre.
Reporting and location
Reporting:  You will report to the Clinic Manager.
Location:  138 Harley street, London W1G 7LA.
Working hours
42 Hours a week including a 1 hour lunch break. Shifts are typically 7:30-16:00, 08:30-17:00, 09:00-17:30 or 10:00-19:00
Benefits

28 Days holiday
Occupational pension scheme
Private health insurance
Private dental care

Job specifications
The job requires:

The ability to manage challenges and understand the fundamentals of consumer behaviour.
The ability to set personal goals above prescribed goals.
The ability to deal with high stress environments in pro-active manner.
The ability to differentiate between important and urgent tasks, and prioritise and complete multiple tasks.
Good time management
The need to demonstrate flexibility, including duties, hours of work, breaks, working conditions, working with team members, protocols and procedures, updates in knowledge etc.
An openness to change, growth, and take on greater levels of responsibility and performance.
The ability to communicate and interact effectively, calmly and compassionately, during various points of contact with patients and staff alike.
You will need to be flexible and accommodating.

Personal requirements

Diploma or Degree in Nursing and to hold a valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Excellent verbal and written communication.
A self-starter, capable of working within a team with minimal supervision.
Clerical and administrative experience using computers.
Working Knowledge of a simple database application, word, excel, email and Internet.
Good problem solving skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to speak a second language will be advantages, but not necessary.

Duties – daily

Pre and post operative ophthalmic testing.
Administer and dispensing eye drops
Education on how to use drops
Assisting the surgeon in surgery
Ordering of medical supplies
Stock takes
Following Care Quality Commission standards.
Correspondence with patients