Nurse Practitioner

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the UK seeks a dedicated individual to join its Ophthalmic department. The role involves extensive training, managing unpredictable work patterns, and teamwork. Candidate must possess NMC Registration and demonstrable experience in Ophthalmology. The salary ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 pro-rata, and applicants should have strong management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unpredictable work patterns and changing needs.
• Take responsibility for management duties in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
• Organize and arrange the duty roster and cover for the department.
• Participate in planning and development of the Ophthalmic service.

Skills

NMC Registration

Experience in Ophthalmology

Team management experience

Management abilities

Job description

Exciting opportunities to join our small, highly skilled team, working in a busy Ophthalmic department. All training is provided in this exciting and interesting specialty.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

Main duties of the job

Part of a small and very experienced, friendly team, including various aspects of Ophthalmology, such as post-surgery and emergency appointments.

Gaining knowledge and experience in the specialty.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence, and great customer care.

Job responsibilities

• Respond to highly unpredictable work patterns, frequently changing needs, and continual decision-making periods, requiring precise use of time management skills.
• Take responsibility on a rotational basis in the absence of the Nurse Manager/Junior Sister, for management duties, such as day-to-day allocation of staff and smooth running of the department.
• Organize and arrange the duty roster and cover for the department, and respond to frequently changing departmental needs, including cover for sickness at short notice, ordering bank staff, and signing time sheets.
• Participate in the planning and development of the Ophthalmic service through working parties and peer group meetings.

Person Specification

• NMC Registration
• Demonstrable experience in Ophthalmology
• Experience managing teams or providing practical training
• Demonstrated management abilities

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The salary for this position is £38,682 to £46,580 per year, pro-rata.