Staff Nurse – Urgent Care Ophthalmology

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Plymouth is inviting applications for a Nurse Practitioner role in Ophthalmology Urgent Care. The position requires autonomy in assessing and managing patients with minor injuries. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant nursing qualifications. This role offers training opportunities and the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of general medical/surgical conditions within Ophthalmology.
• Demonstrable experience working within an urgent care department setting.
• Continuous professional development/training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Undertake patient triage and make safe decisions.
• Supervise and mentor junior nurses and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC registered Nurse

Diploma Qualification or equivalent training

Relevant Degree or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity now exists for a Nurse Practitioner position within the Ophthalmology Urgent Care. Applications are invited from registered nurses who are confident in the autonomous management of patients who have sustained a minor injury or illness.

This is a great opportunity for the right applicant to receive training and support in becoming an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner in Ophthalmology at our new build location: New REI building (plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk)

The ideal candidate will have an interest in Ophthalmology and driven to become a qualified nurse practitioner who is passionate about patient care and a willingness to learn to develop skills as a Nurse Practitioner. Ideally you should be competent in autonomous assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of minor injury.

The successful candidate will be supported and will be allocated a clinical supervisor. There will be opportunity to attend teaching sessions, develop clinical skills and undertake further academic study.

Main duties of the job

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as \'Priority\' and \'At Risk\' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Having undertaken additional approved training and assessment as part of the role, the post holder will work autonomously as an Nurse Practitioner within agreed Trust guidelines and local policies and protocols for the best outcome of nursing care.

To assist in the development and implementation of Directorate policy and nursing strategy and Nurse Practitioner competencies

To act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other healthcare professionals as required. Will be the Senior nurse for urgent care in the absence of the Senior Sister Urgent Care Lead.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Interviews will be conducted Via Teams

Job responsibilities

Clinical

1. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co[1]ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.
2. Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
3. Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients, family, and others in health promotion issues.
4. Undertaking patient triage, undertaking clear assessment of patient health in the acute ophthalmic setting following best practice guidance by telephone and face to face. Making safe and appropriate decisions.
5. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice, playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient-centred care.
6. Supervising, assessing, and mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health care professionals, including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.
7. Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Department/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
8. Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practice.
9. Undertake manual handling assessments and ensuring actions are met.
10. Day to day direct supervision of team of patients and staff.
11. For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse
• Diploma Qualification or equivalent training
• Relevant Degree or equivalent
• oWorks effectively as part of a team
• oCannulation and Venepuncture

Knowledge & Experience

• oProven understanding of general medical/surgical conditions within Ophthalmology
• oDemonstrable experience of working with patients with special needs, children and others, requiring high levels of communication skills and use of special techniques.
• oProven evidence of recent continuous professional development/training.
• oDemonstrable experience working within an urgent care department setting.
• oDemonstrable experience of working within an Ophthalmic setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.