Staff Nurse
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- Free on-site parking
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- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Job overview
" What interests you about ophthalmology"
We are recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to come and deliver a high standard of patient care on the Ophthalmology Department. The Eye Clinic is a very busy, dynamic, friendly department.
You will be expected to work on doctor and nurse led clinics Monday to Fridays between the hours of 08:30 in the morning and 20:30 in the evening.
Ideally you will have at least 18 months NHS experience, as well as ophthalmic experience. You will need to be flexible with the hours that you work in order to cover the service demands.
The nursing team on the Eye Clinic will give you a warm welcome when you join our team. They are friendly, supportive and very dynamic.
You will be working on all the clinics including those carried out in procedure rooms.
The patients who attend the department are of all ages from newborns to the very elderly and you must be able to adapt to their needs. Excellent patient care is essential to uphold the reputation of the department.
The Eye Clinic is one of the busiest departments in the hospital so it is important that you can prioritise your work whilst meeting the needs of the clinics, it can be physically and mentally demanding.
Learning is always encouraged. There are a variety of relevant in-house study days external study days will be considered if it benefits the service.
Interview: 5 February 2025
Main duties of the job- To provide a high standard of care to patients who are using the ophthalmic services.
- To be outwardly professional and act as a role model to the Nursing Team and multidisciplinary team.
- To deputise for senior staff ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and the day to day running of the clinics operate at the usual standard. Also, patient safety must be always maintained and escalated if there are any concerns.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities- To be able to communicate well with team members and patients raising any concerns in a timely manner.
- To keep patients informed of every stage of their care whilst they are on the department.
- Maintain confidentiality in all forms of communication.
- Adapt communication skills to suit the patients’ needs.
- To carry out any tests or treatments as requested by clinicians or nurses prior to the patient’s consultation or treatment.
- To be able to prioritise.
- To ensure that the patients journey through clinics is smooth.
- To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team who may also be working on clinics.
- To be able to work alone or as part of a team.
- To address patients respectfully and treat them as individuals.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Act upon any deterioration in the patient’s condition.
- To work with the multidisciplinary team when discussing patient management.
- To always provide patient care in accordance with department SOPs and standards and Trust policies
- Always work within the guidelines set down in Trust policies.
- Be aware of personal responsibilities surrounding health and safety.
- Contribute to any initiatives regarding service development and its implementation.
- Contribute to any departmental audits.
- To have awareness of all issues relating to clinical governance including risk assessments.
- To work as a team member and be a role model to new and student nurses.
- To be able to apply a problem-solving approach to any issues that may arise.
- To attend meetings in the Senior Sisters absence.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria- RGN registered with the NMC
- NMC code of conduct.
- Current Nursing issues.
- Ophthalmic nurse qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- At least 18 months post registration experience in a hospital setting at a Band 5.
- Experience of working in a team
- Ophthalmic Nursing experience
Skills
Essential criteria- Computer Skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
- Can demonstrate understanding of the role.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Maintain up to date clinical skills..
- Open to learning new skills
- Ophthalmic skills.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good time management
- Treat patients with respect and dignity
- Carry out work to a high standard and according to local guidelines and Trust documents.
Personal and people development
Essential criteria- Ability to arrange and complete mandatory training
- Willingness to develop new skills
- Willingness to attend in house traing and audits.
- Willingness to extend their nursing role.
- Honest and reliable
- Professional appearance
- Be friendly and approachable
- Flexibility to work shifts according to service needs
- Can work under pressure
Communication
Essential criteria- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Specific requirements
Essential criteria- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Must be able to work various shift patterns to suit the departments needs
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.