Registered Nurse

Permanent - Full Time 37.5 Hours
Here at SpaMedica our purpose-built state of the art facilities are modern, first class and equipped with the latest technology. In 2018, SpaMedica became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK.

We are looking for people to join our family focused and employee led business to continue providing a high standard of care to each of our patients.

All of our hospitals inspected by the Care Quality Commission have been rated as "Good or Outstanding"

Role and Responsibilities of our Registered Nurse:

• Administer drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines for the safe and secure handling of medicines.
• Undertake all care for patients whilst in the hospital including diagnostic tests and post-operative care.
• Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items are readily available.
• To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR laws.
• Provide support and mentorship to colleagues and new staff.
• Admission and discharge of patients on a theatre day.

About you:

• Be a qualified Registered Nurse with post registration experience in a clinical/hospital setting.
• Have experience of working within the private healthcare sector.
• Ophthalmic experience, advantageous
• Cannulation experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be given.
• Have an adaptable approach.
• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

We are recruiting in Carlisle and travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training.

Benefits for our Registered Nurse

• Starting salary £30,970 - £37,336 depending on ophthalmology experience.
• Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
• 33 days holidays (includes bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
• Bonus 1 - June - potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
• Bonus 2 - January - potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
• NMC Pin paid for.
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend)
• Free Quarterly Snacks.
• Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
• Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination.
• Paid DBS.
• Free onsite parking.
• Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.

"Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives"

SpaMedica are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and candidates.

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!