This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Adult Registered Nurse who has experience or a keen interest in Ophthalmology to join our busy, dedicated and supportive team in Ophthalmology at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to providing compassionate, safe and effective care to our patients. We are a dedicated team who strive to provide high quality ophthalmic care to our patients.

Teamwork and being a team player is an essential attribute required for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work in the busy Ophthalmology Outpatients with rotation to our Day Surgery Ward .

The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, provision, evaluation and implementation of ophthalmic care within these areas.

Also you must posses excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to work well under pressure and within our Multi Disciplinary Team. You will be required to undertake various Ophthalmic diagnostic procedures for which training will be given.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be be responsible for the assessment and development of care needs, delivery and implementation of nursing care to a group of eye patients. You will be required to maintain high standards of clinical care and performance .

To maintain NMC and Trust guidelines and policies

To contribute to the departmental learning environment through both teaching and by example.

To maintain clear and concise patient records

To manage and maintain the clinical and patients environment , reporting and escalating hazards and faulty equipment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience of specialty or relevant area
• Awareness of clinical governance and its importance

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Current NMC Registration
• Interest in Ophthalmology

Skills

Essential

• High standards of clinical practice and performance
• To be aware of when to escalate issues and how

Desirable

• Ophthalmic Skills
• Basic computer skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

LUTON

LU4 0DZ

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