Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled nurse to join our dynamic ophthalmology department in the specialised Uveitis Service. The role will also involve taking on management and link nurse responsibilities, supporting the department's leadership in ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency.
As part of our team, you will be responsible for delivering specialised care for those with uveitis under the guidance of our experienced ophthalmologists. You will play a key role in the operational flow of the department, and in enhancing the care pathway for patients with ophthalmic conditions.
Joining the Ophthalmology Department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, offers the opportunity to be part of one of the UK's leading centres for clinical excellence, education, and research in eye care.
Main duties of the job
- The Trainee will undertake a structured training programme gaining ophthalmic skills i.e. use of the slit lamp, intra vitreal injections, Fundoscopy, triage and clinical knowledge, to manage patients attending the Eye Emergency Centre and the Uveitis service.
- With direct supervision working towards becoming an autonomous independent practitioner the post holder will undertake assessments related to the care needs of patients, plan programmes of care, implement and an evaluation of these programmes.
- They are accountable for their own professional actions.
- The Trainee will also ensure the safety and well-being of service users, and always work in a manner that promotes professionalism, dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
- The training period is 12- 18 months with timely assessments, and a final formal skill and clinical knowledge review.
- Upon completion the trainee will succeed into a substantive Band 6 role.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
As a member of our dedicated team, you will work within a dynamic, patient-focused environment where innovation and compassionate care are at the forefront. Our ophthalmology department is renowned for its comprehensive range of services, from emergency eye care to specialized treatments for conditions like uveitis, ensuring you will gain exposure to a wide variety of complex and rewarding clinical scenarios.
The hospital offers a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, where continuous professional development is encouraged, and there are opportunities to enhance your skills through specialized training and education.
Whether you are working within the high-pressure emergency department or the more specialised uveitis service, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population, contributing to Sheffield's reputation as a leader in healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 5 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 6.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12-18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 5 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 6.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12-18 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid NMC)
- Teaching and Assessing qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent level of qualification.
- First level degree
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience as a band 5
Desirable
- Management and leadership experience
- Experience of assessing patients' needs as an autonomous practitioner
- Recent experience of caring for Ophthalmic patients
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to participate in education of others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of the service
- Effective Communicator
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (valid NMC)
- Teaching and Assessing qualification, e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent level of qualification.
- First level degree
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience as a band 5
Desirable
- Management and leadership experience
- Experience of assessing patients' needs as an autonomous practitioner
- Recent experience of caring for Ophthalmic patients
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to participate in education of others
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of the service
- Effective Communicator
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).
