We are looking for a dynamic registered nurse to work in our Eye Department at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup. The department offers a comprehensive eye servicethat gives the post holder an opportunity to learn a new and interesting speciality orprogress their current ophthalmic role, skills and knowledge.

We are looking for someone who embraces change, while working with the care group to implement new ways of working who always has the patient at the centre of all they do

You will care for patients attending their eye appointment or procedures, coordinate clinical activity, complete various diagnostic eye tests, assist with ocular procedures and use their holistic knowledge to develop pre-assessment and rapid access assessment skills andmuch more.

You will demonstrate caring qualities,with excellent communication skills,and work well in amulti-professional team so patients are supported and move through the department in a timely and safe manner through high quality care.

If you are motivated,with Ophthalmology experience or willing to learn this speciality, and interested in progressing theirmanagerial and leadership abilities then please apply.

Queen Mary's Eye Department is a 7 day service outpatient service and at times you will be asked to work at Orpington Hospital Eye Clinic or other Care Group Clinics.

Main duties of the job

As a NMC registered nurse and bound by the NMC Code of Professional standards, practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, which presents the professional standards that nurses must uphold in order to be registered.

At Kings, emphasis is put on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. They work and behave in line with the Trust values: kindness, respectful and a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users

• To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support relatives.
• To work with support, within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients.
• To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.

To obtain ophthalmology care group knowledge and skills and maintain own personal development

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c�1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to supporting document: job description and person specification.

The post holder must be a registered nurse and is therefore bound by the NMC Code of Professional standards or practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, which presents the professional standards that nurses must uphold in order to be registered. At Kings, emphasis is put on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

Job Summary

• Adhering to NMC Code
• To be a safe and effective practitioner providing high quality nursing, evidence-based and patient focus care to patients
• To work with the multi-professional team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients
• Involve and support patients, relatives, significant other, carers in the care process
• To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.
• To maintain own personal development with support.
• Staff must recognise it is their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and maintaining patient confidentiality at all time

Main duties and responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

To practice within the NMC The Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times

To assess, plan and evaluate individualised programmes of care for patients in partnership with the patient, their carers and the multidisciplinary team

To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families

To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines

To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed as appropriate and as consented to by the patient themselves

To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements

To maintain patient confidentiality at all times

To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department

To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff

To act in a professional manner

Education and Research

To assist in the teaching and practice development of junior colleagues and students Demonstrate the use of information and research findings to support and promote evidence based practice within the clinical area

To participate in research and audit within the unit

To support the use of Trust and local protocols and guidelines to enhance best practice

To participate in Trust and care group initiatives to develop nursing practice

Management

To manage an agreed workload with support from colleagues and senior staff, as appropriate

To ensure that all Trust and local policies, protocols and procedures are adhered to by colleagues as appropriate

To work within and support the multi-disciplinary team

To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas in the Division and with associated clinical areas within the Trust

To participate with the monitoring of standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the clinical

environment and associated areas in the department, and report as appropriate

To share knowledge and skills developed with other members of the multidisciplinary team

To participate in reflection & /or clinical supervision sessions

To take personal responsibility for resource management

To observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post

Personal Professional Development

To achieve a range of clinical competencies as required within the Trust and local to Ophthalmology

To maintain your own personal and professional development in accordance with CPD requirements, attending mandatory training sessions as required

To undergo and actively participate in your own yearly performance appraisal

To keep up to date with NMC & Trust guidelines and protocols

To adhere to the NMC Code (2015) working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence

GENERAL

To maintain strict confidentiality of staff and patient records, in line with Trust Policy: any unauthorised breach of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action.

To ensure that acceptable standards of data protection are maintained, in accordance with the Data Protection Act. To observe the rules, policies and procedures in place at Kings College Hospital.

To carry out duties as an employee and service-provider with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

To participate in team meetings as required by your team leader.

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, the post holder has a general duty of care for the health, safety and wellbeing of oneself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade, this may be required from time to time.

You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

All employees must hold an nhs.net account which will be the Trusts formal route for

email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.

Infection Control Statement

The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Active UK NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Skills / Experience

Essential

• Experience to speciality being recruited to
• Verbal and written communication skills paying attention to accuracy and detail

Desirable

• Acute ward experience in managing acutely ill patients and gain appropriate first and second line support

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

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213-PRUH-7086