Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology) AA

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Margaret; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking enthusiastic Ophthalmology Nurses. Successful candidates will provide patient care across multiple departments and locations, requiring excellent communication skills and knowledge of specific healthcare systems. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, with policies promoting diversity and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Trakcare and healthcare systems needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ophthalmology team in delivering care.
• Rotate through various areas in the Ophthalmology department.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Trakcare

Knowledge of Healthcare Portal

Knowledge of Sci-store

Knowledge of Sci-gateway

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our nursing team in Ophthalmology. We offer an exciting opportunity to join our team in delivering a high standard of care to patients using our service. The successful candidates will be expected to provide support the Ophthalmology team to deliver a high standard of care to patients within the Fife area. There is an opportunity to rotate around the Ophthalmology department from the Outpatient area to pre/ post in the cataract unit and into Ophthalmology theatres. Travel between sites will be necessary as the department operates across four hospital sites. We are looking for individuals who possess excellent communication skills, knowledge of trakcare, healthcare portal, sci-store, sci- gateway and be able to work within the team as well as on your own initiative.

Our service covers between the hours of 0730-1800 hours Monday to Friday.

If you are looking for a change in 2025 then apply to join our fantastic team.

Informal Enquiries to Stacey Arnott SCN 01383 623623 ext 24080 or [e-mail] / Pamela Harley CN [e-mail] 01383 623623 ext 20214 or Ashley Brannen CN [e-mail] 01383 623623 ext 20214

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.