Senior Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Windsor seeks an experienced ophthalmic nurse to supervise junior staff and support the delivery of high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting with pre-operative assessments, engaging in evidence-based practices, and developing key competencies in emergency eye care. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing excellent ophthalmic services within a vibrant community.

Benefits

5% Fringe payment on gross basic salary

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Be a role model demonstrating leadership skills.
• Support pre-operative assessments and emergency eye care competently.
• Undertake training for intravitreal injections.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff and support the department manager.
• Deliver ophthalmic services at Prince Charles Eye Unit.
• Engage with research and evidence-based practice.
• Provide excellent nursing care to patients.

Skills

Leadership competencies

Ophthalmic procedures knowledge

Nursing assessment and triage

Biometry measurements

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The successful candidate will be a supervisor to junior staff and support the department manager with the day-to-day running of the clinical activity. You will assist with the delivery of ophthalmic services at Prince Charles Eye Unit.

The post holder will facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Be a role model and demonstrate leadership competencies, engaging with research and evidence-based practice.

To support pre-operative assessment, developing essential skills such as undertaking biometry measurements and demonstrating knowledge of various ophthalmic procedures to support both service and patient needs.

The post holder will develop key competencies to support emergency eye care, such as nursing assessment and triage of urgent patients, including history taking.

Undertake training according to local policies and procedures to support intravitreal injections (AMD & DMO), and work autonomously where appropriate.

The successful candidate will be part of a large and supportive team, working with different ophthalmology sub-specialties.

You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional, with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality ophthalmic care to our patients. We work closely with all ophthalmology teams and healthcare professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse who is dynamic, friendly, and dedicated to providing an excellent standard of care.

Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor).

Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded "Team of the Year" at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham, and West Berkshire.

Windsor, a historic town along the River Thames, is known for its cultural heritage and landmarks, including Windsor Castle.

Windsor offers excellent leisure, shopping, and cultural facilities, making it a vibrant community suitable for living, working, and recreation.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the Trust's aspirations. Join our dedicated staff to help realize these values.

We are a local hospital working with NHS and social care partners to serve over 500,000 residents in our catchment area, providing both general and specialist hospital services beyond the county.

This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, and attracts a 5% Fringe payment of gross basic salary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Prince Charles Eye Unit for an ophthalmic nurse to learn and develop advanced skills such as intravitreal injections (AMD & DMO), pre-operative assessment, and emergency eye care to meet service demands and patient needs.