Job summary
We are seeking dynamic and motivated nurses to become part of a well-established and progressive Ophthalmology team.We are a busy outpatient's department undertaking the assessment and care of Ophthalmic patients, by continually adapting the service to meet and enhance the care we provide to our patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic team players with a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to show initiative.
The eye treatment centre encompasses the Ophthalmic outpatient department, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) and the ETC ward both at Frimley Park Hospital and Heatherwood. The MMU moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley and the ETC ward at Heatherwood. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality working 3-5 shifts a week between 0700-2000 Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work required
Main duties of the job
- As an integral member of the Ophthalmic nursing team, the post holder will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high quality care
- Carry out specialised Ophthalmic tests and procedures that contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion
- Teach and supervise junior staff, students and unregistered nursing staff
- Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical - Assist Ophthalmic staff with specialist procedures: laser, Intravitreal injections, minor operations etc.
Leadership - Take an active part in achievement reviews, nurturing, developing and supporting staff to meet their personal objectives
Training - Contribute to departmental training sessions and actively participate in induction programmes for new starters
Communication - Promote good working relationships with the Multidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical - Assist Ophthalmic staff with specialist procedures: laser, Intravitreal injections, minor operations etc.
Leadership - Take an active part in achievement reviews, nurturing, developing and supporting staff to meet their personal objectives
Training - Contribute to departmental training sessions and actively participate in induction programmes for new starters
Communication - Promote good working relationships with the Multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current UK NMC qualification.
- Evidence of further professional study
- Preceptorship undertaken or undertaking.
Desirable
- ENB 998 or Mentor Preparation course D32/22/A Unit course
Experience
Essential
- Min 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Knowledge of current issues in NHS
- Research experience
- Ophthalmology experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and undertake responsibility of own work load
- To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology
- Have good communication skills
- Good time keeping skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Research interest or experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current UK NMC qualification.
- Evidence of further professional study
- Preceptorship undertaken or undertaking.
Desirable
- ENB 998 or Mentor Preparation course D32/22/A Unit course
Experience
Essential
- Min 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Knowledge of current issues in NHS
- Research experience
- Ophthalmology experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and undertake responsibility of own work load
- To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology
- Have good communication skills
- Good time keeping skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Research interest or experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
