Weekend Cataract Ward Clerk

To communicate effectively (written and verbally), respectfully and in a timely manner within the team. - To understand the principle of confidentiality, always communicating in a way that maintain the patients confidentiality. - To keep areas clean and to sanitise areas between each and every patient. - To perform relevant observations to establish baselines prior to surgery (HCA level).

**These include**: - blood pressure, blood glucose and INR levels (if applicable). - Ensure all relevant clinical information is entered onto the clinical system prior to surgery and that a WHO form has been filled in correctly prior to surgery. - Administer any eye drops under a PSD (Patient Specific Directive) as instructed by the operating surgeon. - Sometime in front of a computer where high degrees of concentration are required and the ability to cope with interruptions.
- Make the patient comfortable after surgery, by providing them with refreshment. - Go through the discharge summary with the patient making sure that they understand their post operative instructions. - Answer any questions that the patient may have and if you are unsure, ask a colleague for advice. - Give the patient their post operative eye drops and any other TTO medications.