Aesthetic Nurse

Due to the addition of our growing clinic and new surgical offerings, Array has a new opportunity for an additional clinic Nurse. 

Successful applicants will join a highly skilled and motivated nursing team within a friendly, modern environment. 

Location: Array, 665 Lisburn Road, Belfast

Salary:  £36,000 gross p.a. 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 40 hrs per week Monday – Friday 

Part time hours will also be considered

Responsible to: Clinic Manager 

Job Summary 

The post holder will have a varied role including some aesthetics treatments, laser treatments and will provide assistance in vascular and ophthalmological surgeries and facetite/liposuction.  They will also be responsible for delivering high quality direct patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide skilled nursing care and to demonstrate a high standard of nursing practice in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care. 
• To ensure that care is delivered as per clinic policies.
• To participate in the ‘Induction Programme’ of nursing and other non-clinical staff, as applicable, after appropriate training. 
• To ensure that custody, administration and recording of medication are in accordance with clinic, and NMC guidelines. 
• To inform the Clinic Manager of any matters affecting the professional standard of patient care. 

Nursing Organisation: 

• To supervise the professional work of non-medical staff. 
• To support other team members in their professional work. 
• To be aware of current issues and policies within the clinic. 
• To assist the Clinic Manager with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery. 

Standard of Care: 

• To deliver high quality patient care that is clinically effective, evidence-based and appropriate. 
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative programme of patient care. • To ensure that correct aseptic techniques are used at all times. 
• Working alongside the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure the safety of patients at all times.
• To administer medicines in accordance with NMC guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• To keep accurate and complete records consistent with regulations, policies and procedures.
• To demonstrate an organised, effective and timely approach to all tasks. 
• To recognise when colleagues need assistance and offer practical support. 
• To work in a way that minimises risks to the health, safety and security of oneself and others. 
• To prepare appropriately for the care/intervention/treatment to be undertaken including the risks to be managed. 
• To take the appropriate action to manage an emergency, summoning assistance immediately when this is necessary. 

Communication: 

• To communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team throughout the clinic. 
• To co-ordinate patient care and liaise effectively with other disciplines involved. 
• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. 
• To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives regarding patient care and treatment. 

Health & Safety: 

• To be aware of the clinic policies and practice in accordance with regulations. 
• To ensure pre-operative checks are carried out on patient admission to the clinic and prior to commencement of any anaesthetic or surgical procedure. 
• To prepare the patient psychologically and physically for any planned procedure. 
• To ensure that clinic policies and procedures are adhered to in relation to the checking of swabs, instruments, needles etc. and to report any discrepancy to the Anaesthetist/Surgeon/clinic Manager or senior member of clinic staff on duty. 
• To support others in maintaining health, safety and security.
• To respond to, record and report any adverse events or incidents relating to the intervention or treatment with an appropriate degree of urgency. 
• To accurately test equipment and identify any deviations from required performance standards, together with their likely causes. 
• To correctly and safely install and integrate equipment components. 
• To identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others. 
• To report to the Clinic Manager any reportable incident or accidents involving staff, patients or visitors. 
• To attend annual statutory training in Fire Safety etc
• To report any defective or faulty equipment to the Clinic Manager, as appropriate. 
• To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the clinic 

Education: 

• To assist with and participate in the in-service training programme to enhance patient care. 
• To maintain and update one’s  own professional development. 
• To supervise qualified and unqualified staff. 

Management: 

• With appropriate training and support, to take charge of a shift without direct supervision. 
• To participate in integrated governance and risk assessment and reporting, as required. 
• The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time as directed. 

The closing date will be 4pm on 2nd April 2024.

To apply for this role please email your CV to samantha@arrayaesthetics.com 

1st stage interviews commencing Monday 8th April