Staff Nurse, Eye Ward

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS staff benefits

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Staff Nurses to join the Eye Ward at Ashford, St Peter’s and Woking. You will care for patients with eye conditions, including cataracts and glaucoma, and support day surgery and clinics.

You will assess and respond to emergencies, administer medications, and communicate clearly with patients about procedures and diagnoses. You may supervise junior staff and benefit from specialist training and flexible working

Qualifications

• Registration with NMC as a nurse.
• Ophthalmology experience desirable but not essential.
• Ability to assess, respond to emergencies and escalate concerns for patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the Eye Ward in the absence of senior staff.
• Supervise junior registered and unregistered staff.
• Provide compassionate, high‑quality care and communicate clearly with patients.

Skills

Communication

Assessment & decision making

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

The Eye Ward is looking for experienced and motivated Staff Nurses to join the team at Ashford, St Peter’s and Woking.

The department cares for patients with eye conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma and provides eye clinics, minor procedures and day surgery.

We are seeking nurses with strong assessment and decision-making skills who can recognise emergencies, act quickly and escalag? Actually keep: "escalate concerns to ensure patient safety."

Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills, provide compassionate, high-quality care, and work well independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Previous ophthalmology experience is desirable but not essential.

The department offers specialist training, professional development, flexible working and other NHS staff benefits.

You will be expected to work autonomously within the Eye Ward at Ashford and St Peters and Woking.

You will be Communicating with patients is a main part of this role, providing them with essential information surrounding their upcoming surgery and clinical diagnosis. You are expected to support other junior nurses and Health care support workers in their role and assist in their training.

Good communication skills to be used within the Multidisciplinary team and Admin support. Including legible documentation as per NMC code of conduct

Responsible for the safe custody of medication and safe administration of the prescribed medication.

Take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Eye Unit Sister or their deputies on a shift basis and to supervise junior registered and unregistered staff.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.