Job summary
Working in a friendly environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients in a clinic setting.
Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.In addition to the eye clinic at Barnet Hospital site, we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the foundation trust and you will be expected to work there as needed.Working in a team you will be responsible for assessing patients and preparing them for doctors assessment in clinics as well as working in nurse led clinics e.g. pre-operative assessment, intravitreal injection and fundus Fluorescein angiography clinics
This post is only available to Nurses who already have full NMC registration or student nurses awaiting their pin. Not suitable for nurses requiring OSCE.
Please note earliest start date for this position will be 05/05/2025
This post is part time 34 hours over 4 days
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
Welcome all of the time Confident because we are clearly communicating. Respected and cared for . Reassured that they are always in safe hands
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model of care.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of a programme of study in the area of Ophthalmic practice
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Ophthalmic Nursing
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- I.T. skills
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritise, and to work to deadlines
- Ability to establish a role and develop collaborative working relationships with different teams
- An ability to organise and plan work-load
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out care without supervision
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of National Mandatory Training Requirements
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of a programme of study in the area of Ophthalmic practice
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Ophthalmic Nursing
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- I.T. skills
- Ability to problem-solve and prioritise, and to work to deadlines
- Ability to establish a role and develop collaborative working relationships with different teams
- An ability to organise and plan work-load
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out care without supervision
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of National Mandatory Training Requirements
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).
