Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with an
interest in Ophthalmology to join our team 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 Hospital.
The department will offer the successful candidate an
opportunity to develop in your role as a staff nurse within the ophthalmology
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 which includes eye clinic, eye urgent care and the
injection rooms.
The post is predominately Monday to Friday but
we do work in urgent care on a Saturday and Sunday morning and on the bank
holidays apart from Christmas and New Year which is all done on a rotaional
basis.
Main duties of the job
Ophthalmology has specialist
skills in all areas. You will learn how
to perform visual acuity tests, visual
field testing, looking after patients in the injection room and learning triage
skills for eye urgent care. Opportunities to learn pre-assessment are also
available.
Nurse also cannulate for
angiography and giving IV drugs.
Qualified nurses learn organisational skills by
acting as the ward co-ordinator and paper work entails prepping of the packs
for each days work
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 for a band 5 staff nurse who is enthusiastic
about becoming a member of staff to join our Ophthalmology service at County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicants will join a vibrant department
which values its staff and places on wellbeing and good practices.
The department will offer the successful candidate an
opportunity to develop in your role as a staff 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 urgent care and injection lists.
Training will be provided to the successful candidate in all
of these areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a band 5 staff nurse who is enthusiastic
about becoming a member of staff to join our Ophthalmology service at County
Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicants will join a vibrant department
which values its staff and places on wellbeing and good practices.
The department will offer the successful candidate an
opportunity to develop in your role as a staff 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 urgent care and injection lists.
Training will be provided to the successful candidate in all
of these areas.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersoanl skills
- Willingness to undertake further training if required
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- Ophthalmology qualification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse, Sutable for newly qualified
Desirable
- Previous experience with ophthalmology
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education/willingness to work towards it
Desirable
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level registered in general nursing
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersoanl skills
- Willingness to undertake further training if required
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiasm
Desirable
- Ophthalmology qualification
Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse, Sutable for newly qualified
Desirable
- Previous experience with ophthalmology
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education/willingness to work towards it
Desirable
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level registered in general nursing
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)
