Band 5 - Theatre Nurse - Recovery/Scrub/Anaesthetic - Blackpool

The role

The Theatre Nurse will provide care to patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures. Duties include preparing the operating theatre, assisting the surgical team, and administering anaesthesia.

What you will do

• Prepare the operating theatre and ensure equipment and supplies are available and sterile
• Assist the surgical team during ophthalmic procedures
• Administer anaesthesia and monitor patients' vital signs
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and protocols

Required qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license
• Specialised training or certification in ophthalmic nursing
• Experience in scrub, recovery or anaesthetic roles within an operating theatre setting
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic surgical procedures and anaesthesia techniques
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly
• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus

Before you apply

• Unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in

About the company

Pulse Nursing is a recruitment agency that focuses on understanding specialties and finding the best opportunities for professionals. They hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients.