The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care of the ophthalmic patient. They will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of patient care without direct supervision. They will provide the highest standard of nursing care to all patients undergoing treatment, contributing to the overall efficiency and development of the patient service.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

'Relocation package may be available'.

Main duties of the job

• Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence
• Liaise, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care, communicating changes as they occur.

• Be competent in the use of complex equipment, including slit lamp, IOL master, keratometer. Teach and demonstrate safe use to new or junior staff, including medical staff

• Maintain and continually develop in depth specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the individual clinical area.

• Promote health education within the clinical area, advise patient, family and others in health promotion issues.

• Pre-assessment clinics, including the measurement of patients eyes for accurate lens reading for surgery and consenting patients for cataract surgery

• Supervise, assess, mentor and support all Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.

• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

• • Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence.
  • Liaise, report and document any relevant nursing/patient needs with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care, communicating changes as they occur.
  • Be competent in the use of complex equipment, including slit lamp, IOL master, keratometer. Teach and demonstrate safe use to new or junior staff, including medical staff.
  • Maintain and continually develop in depth specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the individual clinical area.
  • Report to senior colleagues/nurse in charge, untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.
  • Promote health education within the clinical area, advise patient, family and others in health promotion issues.
  • Pre-assessment clinics, including the measurement of patients eyes for accurate lens reading for surgery and consenting patients for cataract surgery
  • Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that that apply to staff, patients and visitors within Trust premises including reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings, or matters of hygiene.
  • Supervise, assess, mentor and support all Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to evidence based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
  • Contribute towards theatre or clinical projects, set and maintain standards of practice in conjunction with other team members, participate in audits and quality monitoring.
  • Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
  • Proactivelyand positivelycontribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort. Manage the patient experience and control risks.
  • Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures.
  • Maintain and continuously improve in depth specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area which significantly contributes to the Trusts stated objectives and aims.
  • Undertake evidence based practice for either developments relating to Trust work or opportunities for Trust involvement around health issues and contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice.
  • Increase the level of knowledge and skill within the Trust through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
  • Dissemination of knowledge through report writing, and reviewing, taking full responsibility for clinical accuracy and reliability and being sensitive to the wider implications of the dissemination.
  • Ensure that expertise within your area is seen as a resource within and outside the Trust and form working partnerships with other health and social care service providers.
  • Support team members to deliver on their objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
  • Assist other clinical areas within the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.
  • May involve taking charge of the unit for a period of time in the absence of senior staff
  • Has an understanding of child protection issues and agrees to undertake additional training
  • Maintain clinical competencies and keeps a record of any training.
  • Participate in the weekend on call rota for out of hours emergency ophthalmic patients requiring surgical intervention

For further details please see attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNMC / HCPC / GMC registration

Desirable

• oRelevant ophthalmic qualification, e.g. ENB 346

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• oProven Evidence of attendance on all PHNT mandatory study days.
• oProven Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• oAn awareness of research and evidence-based practice within setting
• oDemonstrable experience in ophthalmology

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

• oGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
• oAbility to prioritise workload and resources.

Desirable

• oMethodical and organised.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

REI Vanguard Unit

Derriford Hospital, car Park F

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

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