Job summary
County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated
care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We
are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
We are looking for an
enthusiastic registered nurse with an interest in Ophthalmology to join our
teams at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation trust.
We are responsible for
providing a specialist ophthalmic service for the population of County Durham
and Darlington across two sites, which encompasses Darlington Memorial Hospital
and Bishop Aukland General.
The department will offer
the successful candidate an opportunity to develop in your role as an ophthalmic nurse within a dynamic team. The
successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense
of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help formulate and carry out
effective care for our patients and ensure it is delivered to the highest
possible level.
You
will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of Ophthalmology
including scrubbing in eye theatre and clinic work
Main duties of the job
The
department will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop in
your role as an ophthalmic nurse within a dynamic team. The successful
candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of
professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help formulate and carry out
effective care for our patients and ensure it is delivered to the highest
possible level.
You
will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of Ophthalmology
including clinic, eye theatre and injection lists.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking to recruit an enthusaiatic registered nurse with an interest in
Ophthalmology to join our team in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust.
We
are currently responsible for provding specialist services on two sites
Darlington Memorial and Bishop Aukland Hospital and a possibility that we will
return UHND in the future
The
department will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop your
skills in the role of an ophthalmic theatre nurse learning all the specialst
skills that go with this and the learning of using specialist equipment. The
successful candidate must have excellent communciation skills, a high sence of
professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help
formulate and carry out effective care for our patients and ensure it is
delivered to the highest possible level.
There
will be opportunities to gain experience in all areas of ophthalmology
including eye clinic and injection lists.
This
post will primarily be at Bishop Auckland Hospital but there will be times when
you may have to work on the Darlington Memoral site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking to recruit an enthusaiatic registered nurse with an interest in
Ophthalmology to join our team in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust.
We
are currently responsible for provding specialist services on two sites
Darlington Memorial and Bishop Aukland Hospital and a possibility that we will
return UHND in the future
The
department will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop your
skills in the role of an ophthalmic theatre nurse learning all the specialst
skills that go with this and the learning of using specialist equipment. The
successful candidate must have excellent communciation skills, a high sence of
professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help
formulate and carry out effective care for our patients and ensure it is
delivered to the highest possible level.
There
will be opportunities to gain experience in all areas of ophthalmology
including eye clinic and injection lists.
This
post will primarily be at Bishop Auckland Hospital but there will be times when
you may have to work on the Darlington Memoral site.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Able to work under pressure
- Organised, reliable,flexible
- Outpatient clinic experience
- Able to demonstrate innovative approaches to practice
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First Level Registered General Nursing
Experience
Essential
- The post is suitable for newly qualified
- Previous experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998, C&G 730 or equivalent
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Able to work under pressure
- Organised, reliable,flexible
- Outpatient clinic experience
- Able to demonstrate innovative approaches to practice
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First Level Registered General Nursing
Experience
Essential
- The post is suitable for newly qualified
- Previous experience
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998, C&G 730 or equivalent
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
