Job summary
To Lead, Manage, Coordinate and Support the Ophthalmology Outpatients Clinics, across all Ophthalmic subspecialities, at University Hospital Coventry and Rugby St Cross hospital demonstrating all the trust values.
To provide advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team involved in caring for patients in the Outpatient setting. You will be expected to set and maintain high standards of care in line with Trust vision & values.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Provide expert daily leadership and support to all levels of staff in the Ophthalmology Outpatients Clinic
- Manage and co-ordinate staffing day to day and in advance, to ensure effective use of resources across the Ophthalmology Outpatients Clinic This includes responsibility for the duty rota, devising the off duty and considering bank usage.
- To participate and ensure that all staff in the area undergo an annual appraisal using the personal development review documentation (PDR).
- To support staff with CPD activities and to promote teaching and training regularly in house and courses outside the trust.
- Assist alongside clinical nurse manager in the appropriate management of staff performance, conduct and sickness absence is in line with Trust policy.
- Be aware of department budget (pay and non-pay) ensuring effective use of resources. Have an insight into the financial balance.
- Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, students, and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on any hazards, incidents, faulty equipment, or inadequate standards of cleaning.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure all staff adheres to Trust Vision & Values.
- Act up for the Ophthalmology Out-patients clinical nurse manager in the absence as required.
- Advise on the level of nursing care and skill-mix for the department, and assist adjusting the work rotas where necessary to improve patient care.
- Undertake and evaluate variety of audits.
- Understand the clinical governance process and how your role feeds into this process.
- Investigate accidents and incidents in the department and take appropriate action using the DATIX reporting systems.
- Support the PALs and Complaints process; be able to deescalate patient concerns and complaints at the time of incidents or escalate if unable to find resolutions.
- Manage clinics to ensure that relevant documentation and results are available for each patients visit, ensuring the smooth running of the clinics.
- Demonstrate skills in multi-professional team working in which the leadership role responds to change. Utilise team leadership and team building skills to organize the safe and affective delivery of care.
- Demonstrates effective delegation and communication skills, ensuring that delegation is accompanied by empowerment.
- To have a good working relationship with other Outpatient departments and across all UHCW site to ensure consistency in practice affording optimal standards of quality.
- To be aware of developments in Ophthalmology and to undergo further training as required.
- To take lead in nurse lead clinics and perform procedures independently within own scope of practice and competency.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure all staff adheres to Trust Vision & Values.
- Act up for the Ophthalmology Out-patients clinical nurse manager in the absence as required.
- Advise on the level of nursing care and skill-mix for the department, and assist adjusting the work rotas where necessary to improve patient care.
- Undertake and evaluate variety of audits.
- Understand the clinical governance process and how your role feeds into this process.
- Investigate accidents and incidents in the department and take appropriate action using the DATIX reporting systems.
- Support the PALs and Complaints process; be able to deescalate patient concerns and complaints at the time of incidents or escalate if unable to find resolutions.
- Manage clinics to ensure that relevant documentation and results are available for each patients visit, ensuring the smooth running of the clinics.
- Demonstrate skills in multi-professional team working in which the leadership role responds to change. Utilise team leadership and team building skills to organize the safe and affective delivery of care.
- Demonstrates effective delegation and communication skills, ensuring that delegation is accompanied by empowerment.
- To have a good working relationship with other Outpatient departments and across all UHCW site to ensure consistency in practice affording optimal standards of quality.
- To be aware of developments in Ophthalmology and to undergo further training as required.
- To take lead in nurse lead clinics and perform procedures independently within own scope of practice and competency.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
