Ophthalmology RN - Part-Time, Impact & Growth

UHDB; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a busy Ophthalmology Unit at Queen’s Hospital Burton. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) and applicants must be a Level 1 Registered General Nurse. Full training and support will be provided for ophthalmology duties.

The unit operates Monday–Friday with Saturday mornings, and the post is offered on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience leading a team or mentoring staff is desirable.
• Knowledge of ophthalmology is advantageous; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Undertake visual acuity assessments and administer prescribed medications per doctor’s instruction.
• Communicate with patients and relatives to explain progress and promote understanding of treatment.
• Liaise with medical staff and external agencies to ensure timely patient care.
• Adapt to workload and emotional demands of the role.
• Pre-read patient notes before clinics to identify interventions and plan workload.

Skills

Leadership

Teamworking

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse / NMC registration

Degree / higher degree (or working towards)

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a busy Ophthalmology Unit at Queen’s Hospital Burton. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) and applicants must be a Level 1 Registered General Nurse. Full training and support will be provided for ophthalmology duties.

The unit operates Monday–Friday with Saturday mornings, and the post is offered on a permanent basis.