Nurse Specialist, Ophthalmology

NHS National Services Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Service at Falkirk Community Hospital. You will lead and develop the service, delivering specialist ophthalmic nursing care and intravitreal therapy in collaboration with the Senior Charge Nurse and multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should have post-registration ophthalmic qualifications or be working towards them, with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Post-registration ophthalmic qualification or working towards it.
• Experience in ophthalmic nursing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist ophthalmic nursing care, including intravitreal therapy.
• Support the management and development of team performance with the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Participate in telephone triage and direct patients to appropriate care.
• Contribute to development and delivery of departmental objectives.
• Assist in coordinating staff and patient care within the service.

Skills

Ophthalmic nursing

Leadership

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

Post-registration ophthalmic qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the senior nursing team within the Ophthalmology Service at Falkirk Community Hospital.

We welcome applications from experienced ophthalmic nurses who ideally hold, or are working towards, a post-registration ophthalmic qualification however full support and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

You will play a key role in the day-to-day management and development of the service, working closely with the Senior Charge Nurse and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. A commitment to developing advanced ophthalmic clinical skills is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering specialist ophthalmic nursing care, including intravitreal therapy
• Supporting the management and development of team performance in partnership with the Senior Charge Nurse
• Participating in telephone triage, directing patients to the appropriate care
• Contributing to the development and delivery of departmental objectives
• Assisting in the coordination of staff and patient care within the service

Working pattern:

The usual shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with two shorter weekends shifts approximately every 7 weeks consisting of:

• Three shifts of 08:00–17:30, plus either:
  • One 09:00–18:30 or
  • Two 08:30–13:00 weekend shifts per week

Flexibility is essential to meet service needs.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and specialist skills within a supportive and forward-thinking ophthalmology team.

Further information from: Juliet Catlin, Senior Charge Nurse, 01324 673830/01324 673842

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.