Band 5 Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support ophthalmology outpatient clinics. The role involves assisting ophthalmologists and nursing staff, coordinating clinic flow, and ensuring high standards of patient care within a busy specialist setting.

Essential requirements include NMC registration and revalidation, with desirable ophthalmology outpatient experience and a flexible approach to shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register and able to maintain revalidation requirements.
• Experience in ophthalmology and outpatient settings preferred.
• Willingness to become practice supervisor / assessor to meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate outpatient ophthalmology clinics by assisting doctors and nursing staff.
• Work with the ophthalmology team to run clinics Monday to Friday.
• Demonstrate professional development through ongoing CPD and adherence to NMC standards.
• Provide supervision to junior staff when required.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexible shifts

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Out patient clinics where the patient attends to be seen and assessed by Ophthalmologists. .The nursing team facilate the service by running the clinics and working with the Drs .This is a Monday to Friday service .Esssential skills include Ophthalmology experience of at least 2 years .Out patient experience would be desirable,

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Desirable

• 2 years post qualification

Experience Essential

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
• Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• Awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable

• Outpatient Department experience
• Opthalmology trained, Professional appearance
• Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to communicate articulately others
• Caring and approachable
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
• The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty

Desirable

• 2 years post qualification

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

Desirable

• 2 years post qualification

Experience Essential

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
• Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating