Job summary
Are you looking for a new role that allows you to make a real difference to patient's quality of life? If so we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dynamic, caring and flexible registered nurse to join our busy Ophthalmology outpatients' clinic. The role involves rotation between Eye clinics, Pre-assessment, Emergency eye care service. This post is based at Ophthalmology Clinic within Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital. The service is operational 7 days a week, and the successful person will need to work flexibly.
Main duties of the job
- Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity
- Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same
- Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual
- Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
- To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards
- Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a 'no blame' culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective communication.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department
- Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve
- Build rapport and trust with those you work with, ensuring that people are supported to be as well as they can be
- Actively listen, showing empathy when needed
- Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities - identify what works well and do more of it
- Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
- Be able to work with autonomy and be accountable for your actions. Make decisions which are best for the service without seeking permission unless necessary
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) in Denmark Hill, the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Bromley, Orpington Hospital and services at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and the Beckenham Beacon.
The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements, job description or person specification.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care
- To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives
- To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments
- To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times
- To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills to effectively assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care plans
- Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions
- Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values
- Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others
- Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences
- To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures
- To administer prescribed medication effectively and safely according to Trust requirements and in line with the NMC guidelines
- All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the needs of the service are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Encourage and welcome feedback to ensure that we as individuals, and as a collective team, learn and continually improve
- To be aware of all Trust policies and procedures
- There is no direct supervision responsibility within this role however you may be asked to support other members of the team, acting as a role model at all times
- On occasions take charge of an area in the absence of more senior staff
- Work flexibly to ensure the department collectively achieves its goals. Work with colleagues, seeking or offering support as required
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development; attending study days/courses as appropriate
- Attend mandatory training is kept up-to-date and develop and maintain own knowledge and skills
- Actively contribute to reviews with your line manager, including supervision and achievement reviews. Be able to ask for support as required
- To keep up to date with nursing developments and research, incorporating into nursing practice where appropriate
- To be accountable for own actions
- To be responsible for the Pre-assessment of ophthalmic patients in various hospital settings.
- To be responsible for the management of ophthalmic casualties.
- Report all accidents/untoward incidents and ensuring relevant documentation is completed.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Develop an awareness of the cost implications and exercise economy when using or ordering medical supplies.
- Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents.
- Participate in the promotion of safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff and all visitors to the clinical area.
- Participate in the appraisal system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements, job description or person specification.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care
- To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives
- To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments
- To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times
- To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately
- Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills to effectively assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care plans
- Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions
- Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values
- Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others
- Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences
- To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures
- To administer prescribed medication effectively and safely according to Trust requirements and in line with the NMC guidelines
- All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the needs of the service are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Encourage and welcome feedback to ensure that we as individuals, and as a collective team, learn and continually improve
- To be aware of all Trust policies and procedures
- There is no direct supervision responsibility within this role however you may be asked to support other members of the team, acting as a role model at all times
- On occasions take charge of an area in the absence of more senior staff
- Work flexibly to ensure the department collectively achieves its goals. Work with colleagues, seeking or offering support as required
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development; attending study days/courses as appropriate
- Attend mandatory training is kept up-to-date and develop and maintain own knowledge and skills
- Actively contribute to reviews with your line manager, including supervision and achievement reviews. Be able to ask for support as required
- To keep up to date with nursing developments and research, incorporating into nursing practice where appropriate
- To be accountable for own actions
- To be responsible for the Pre-assessment of ophthalmic patients in various hospital settings.
- To be responsible for the management of ophthalmic casualties.
- Report all accidents/untoward incidents and ensuring relevant documentation is completed.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Develop an awareness of the cost implications and exercise economy when using or ordering medical supplies.
- Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents.
- Participate in the promotion of safety, well-being and interests of the patients, staff and all visitors to the clinical area.
- Participate in the appraisal system.
Person Specification
Education / Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
- Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues
- Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
Person Specification
Education / Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment
- Awareness and understanding of current acute health issues
- Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Interest to develop knowledge of the clinical speciality and own practice
- Ability to manage and prioritise conflicting workloads
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
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).
