Job summary
Are you looking for your next challenge?
Are you passionate about teaching and developing staff?
We are looking for a senior nurse with experience in ophthalmology to join our team at our newly built Lancashire Eye Centre as a clinical educator.
The position would be ideal for a Senior Nurse with a passion to develop and teach staff in the field of ophthalmology, and with a drive and commitment to meet service priorities and provide quality standards.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to provide strong leadership and direction to the team, monitoring and maintaining standards of care and professional practice to support the day to day, efficient running of the Ophthalmology Department.
You will be required to work clinically and be an advocate for promoting learning opportunities and the development of our team.
As an individual, you will need to be able to maintain a focus on patients at all times, and demonstrate a motivated attitude. In addition, you will act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential.
You will have knowledge of the speciality and diagnostic testing that we use in the field of ophthalmology to be able to proficiently support the team.
About us
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals trust is one of the largest trusts within the North West of England. We are a trust that delivers award winning teaching and development pathways. We lead international clinical trials and research studies in order to give excellent care with compassion. This will enable you to have an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, whilst also working with some of the UK's leading health experts.
The post will require cross-site working to cover our Preston site and our new purpose build Lancashire Eye Centre on the Chorley site. We have recently applied for the nationally recognised "Elective Hub" accreditation which reflects our commitment to providing gold standard care for our patients.
We love making a difference and working together as a close family to gain the rewards of making a patient's journey enjoyable and successful.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within the department, service or by the team.
Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on evidence based research and assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
Assist and support the Unit Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Work clinically in all settings of the unit including our ward, out patient unit, triage, pre op and A&E.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or Matron in ensuring the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relatives and visitors who are cared for within the department, service or by the team.
Ensure a high standard of nursing is delivered by self and others based on evidence based research and assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and National standards and evidence based guidelines.
Assist and support the Unit Manager in the safe, effective management of the area including management of personnel, facilities and the associated systems and processes
Act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation
Be responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, delegation and supervision of duties carried out by junior staff
Set, monitor and maintain standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care.
Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care
Promote provision of patient education and health promotion
Promote equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals
Work clinically in all settings of the unit including our ward, out patient unit, triage, pre op and A&E.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse - RN1,RNA or RN8,RNC if appropriate
- Evidence at working at degree level.
- Mentoring qualification
- APLS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- ALS
- Masters level study
- Practice Educator -NMC recordable qualification
- Completion leadership and management programme
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working within surgery/assessment areas
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Experience of competence development and assessment
- Training needs analysis/ carrying out TNA.
- Formulation, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes
- Evidence of management skills and ability to lead a team
- Evidence of actions taken to optimise learning outcomes and experience
- Management experience within Surgery at Band 6 or 7 level.
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Participation in multi-professional learning
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
- Experience of competence development and assessment
- Formulation, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes
- Evidence of actions taken to optimise learning outcomes and experience
- Broad range of clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience in national audit processes/ peer review
- Experience of design, planning, implementation of evaluation of training programmes
- Experience of involvement in the delivery/support of clinical governance agenda
- Experience of multi professional working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse - RN1,RNA or RN8,RNC if appropriate
- Evidence at working at degree level.
- Mentoring qualification
- APLS
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- ALS
- Masters level study
- Practice Educator -NMC recordable qualification
- Completion leadership and management programme
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience of working within surgery/assessment areas
- Awareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
- Experience of competence development and assessment
- Training needs analysis/ carrying out TNA.
- Formulation, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes
- Evidence of management skills and ability to lead a team
- Evidence of actions taken to optimise learning outcomes and experience
- Management experience within Surgery at Band 6 or 7 level.
- Experience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
- Participation in multi-professional learning
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Ethical issues
- Experience of competence development and assessment
- Formulation, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes
- Evidence of actions taken to optimise learning outcomes and experience
- Broad range of clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience in national audit processes/ peer review
- Experience of design, planning, implementation of evaluation of training programmes
- Experience of involvement in the delivery/support of clinical governance agenda
- Experience of multi professional working
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).
