Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Staff Nurse to our busy Ophthalmology Out-Patient Department based in the community at Boston house Wigan.
We provide a wide variety of ophthalmic services to the local community, including general clinics, laser treatments, sight saving injections, urgent referral clinics, minor surgery and pre-operative assessments amongst many others.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience the varied clinics and specialist services we provide as part of a dedicated ophthalmic team
Experience of ophthalmology is preferred but not essential as in department training will be given.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the department managers the nurse will be responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care .
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to our patients.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General nursing duties and setting up of clinics.
Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Assessment of patient visual acuity.
Patient observations.
Assisting with treatments and procedures.
Clear and accurate documentation, written and electronic.
Supervision of junior staff and students.
Attending and contributing to staff meetings and audits.
Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General nursing duties and setting up of clinics.
Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Assessment of patient visual acuity.
Patient observations.
Assisting with treatments and procedures.
Clear and accurate documentation, written and electronic.
Supervision of junior staff and students.
Attending and contributing to staff meetings and audits.
Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration or due to register within 2 months
Desirable
- Ophthalmic qualification
- Teaching and Assessing
- Specialist skills course
- Study to degree or diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- ophthalmic experience
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of research and audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- A good standard of written and spoken English
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context.
- Computer skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of student education requirements.
Additional
Essential
- Able to speak English to an appropriate standard, relevant to their role i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary without hesitation.
- A good standard of written English using correct phrasing and grammar.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration or due to register within 2 months
Desirable
- Ophthalmic qualification
- Teaching and Assessing
- Specialist skills course
- Study to degree or diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- ophthalmic experience
- Post qualification experience
- Experience of research and audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- A good standard of written and spoken English
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context.
- Computer skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of student education requirements.
Additional
Essential
- Able to speak English to an appropriate standard, relevant to their role i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary without hesitation.
- A good standard of written English using correct phrasing and grammar.
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).
