Senior Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

NHS Jobs; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Windsor seeks a Senior Staff Nurse to support ophthalmology patients throughout their care journey. The role involves providing patient education, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have post-registration qualifications and demonstrate ophthalmic skills. This is a key role in ensuring high-quality, compassionate patient care following evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership in nursing.
• Undertake essential ophthalmic skills training.
• Champion learning and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through ophthalmology pathways.
• Ensure effective communication within the care team.
• Manage a caseload and provide direction to junior colleagues.

Skills

Ophthalmic specialist skills

Patient education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Post-registration academic qualifications

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

The post holder will support ophthalmology patients in a seamless journey through the sub-specialty pathways. Educate the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offering support following diagnosis, being a resource for other health professionals; Demonstrate ophthalmic specialist skill and professional knowledge acquired through post-registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Work as an excellent role model for professional practice. Demonstrate a proactive attitude to undertake training in essential ophthalmic skills such as biometry, intravitreal injections and/or Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA). As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, ensure appropriate referral and communication with other members of the team to optimise patient care. Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trusts and National evidence-based procedural documents. Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area In the absence of the department manager, be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the caseload receive safe, competent nursing care. Manage the caseload for which he/she is responsible, working flexibly to support other/more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis. Encourage others to review their goals and achievements on a regular basis and to maintain a personal development plan (PDP), providing orientation and mentoring. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service - all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate RBFTsCARE values.