Ophthalmology Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Ophthalmology - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a dedicated team within the Ophthalmic Department. This role involves providing high-quality care to ophthalmic patients in a modern environment, with opportunities for internal rotation through various clinics including cataract surgery and paediatric ophthalmology. The organization is committed to staff development and offers flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance. Join a leading NHS Trust that values its staff and provides exceptional care to the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Training and Development Packages

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the professional register is required.
• Ophthalmology qualification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care needs for Ophthalmic patients.
• Work in various clinics including emergency and paediatric ophthalmology.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Teamwork

Record Keeping

Computer Skills

Initiative

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Ophthalmology Qualification

Job description

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours or Part-time) Job ref 205-7085237

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary £29,970 - £36,483 PA Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Ophthalmology Staff Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the Ophthalmic Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to be part of the ophthalmic team in The Royal Stoke Hospital Ophthalmology clinic / cataract suite and Ophthalmology Outpatients at the County Hospital Site in Stafford which are part of the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.

We are looking for someone who has experience working within the outpatient clinic setting or is willing to take part in further training. Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

Working in a friendly modern environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients.
Within the Eye Department we can provide internal rotation through the following based upon previous experience:

Main Outpatients which incorporates diagnostic treatments at Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites.
Macula clinic – Including potential to learn skills to work within the Nurse led clinics (training will be provided)
Minor Operation suite.
Dedicated Cataract Day Surgery Unit & Ophthalmic Pre Operative Assessment.
Emergency Eye Clinic which is a stand-alone from main A&E unit.
Paediatric ophthalmology.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Bryony Washburn

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the professional register
• Recognised Ophthalmology qualification

Experience

• Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute Hospital setting
• Experience in Ophthalmology

Skills and Knowledge

• Is able to recount\the requirements for high standard of care
• Ability to use a computer
• High Standard of Record keeping
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously

Other job requirements

• Reliability
• Flexibility

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.