Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology

NHS National Services Scotland; Greenock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 5 registered nurse for the Ophthalmology outpatient department in Greenock. The successful candidate will need to assess and supervise care within a dynamic clinical team, providing high-quality, evidence-based care. The role requires excellent communication skills and a strong interest in the specialty. This is a permanent part-time position with a day shift pattern from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have a live pin with the NMC UK.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development required.
• Experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, deliver, and supervise care needs.
• Work collaboratively in a clinical area.
• Implement care plans and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Clinical skills

Flexibility

Interest in specialty

Education

Live pin with NMC UK

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this permanent part time post is Mon-Fri, day shift.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.

Inverclyde Royal Hospital Greenock has an exciting opening for a keen Band 5 registered nurse in the Ophthalmology outpatient department. The successful candidate will work as part of the Ophthalmology team and be responsible for the assessment, delivery, and supervision of all care needs within the outpatient/day bed setting. The role requires working collaboratively with both nursing and medical teams in a busy clinical area. The candidate is expected to provide high-quality evidence-based care by utilising clinical skills to assess patients' needs, implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Flexibility, forward-thinking, and the ability to work effectively in a changing and dynamic environment are essential. Excellent communication and decision-making skills, along with evidence of ongoing professional development, are required.
An interest in the specialty is important. If you possess the required skills and motivations to effectively perform this role, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please contact: Debbie Hempseed, 01475 504515, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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