We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 ODP/Registered Nurses to join our busy Theatre Ophthalmology team at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

To act primarily as a recovery person, the successful candidate will also scrub, do Anaesthetics, circulate and escort patients in Ophthalmology as well as in ENT and Plastics. As a Registered Nurse/OPD all activities provide opportunities for acting as a role model for staff including participating in their training and development. The Registered Nurse/ODP will co-ordinate the Operating Theatre/Department as designated, in support of, or on the absence of the Band 6 and 7 Senior Practitioner. The Registered Nurse/ODP will also be required to rotate on occasions to WEEU Day Case Unit in order to enhance clinical skills and help patient flow/continuity.

The post holder will work with the WEEU management team to provide a high quality, safe service for patients, relatives and carers. The post holder must be responsible and accountable for delivering care for patients both adult and children who have undergone a surgical procedure within the Day Surgery Unit this should be undertaken without direct supervision. The post holder must adhere to Trust policies and procedures and be part of the Multidisciplinary team within the Day Surgery Unit they should also participate in the training of students.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) at the Royal Devon and Exeter University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has an outstanding reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking team. The service has 16 Ophthalmologists and a large Multi-disciplinary team of Optometrists, Orthoptists, ODPs, Nurse Practitioners and Ophthalmic Nurses.

The post holder should be an enthusiastic and committed professional with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality Ophthalmic care to their patients. You will work very closely with the Medical team and all Health Care Professionals and this is a fantastic opportunity for a Nurse who is dynamic, friendly and who strives to provide an excellent standard of care. Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. Registered Nurses will be required to undertake the Anaesthetics course if not already completed.

The post involves working primarily in Ophthalmic theatres recovery and it is an essential part of the role the successful candidate will be able to scrub for all surgeries and assist with Anaesthetics. You will also be required to help on the Ophthalmic Day Surgery Unit. You will need to be flexible and may need to rotate within the Department or sites when needed.

Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision, we expect all our staff to uphold our world class values.

Working Pattern: 19 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Suzanne Wearing, Clinical Nurse Manageron01392 403480/suzanne.wearing@nhs.net

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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