Staff Nurse
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and hard-working person to work in our ophthalmology outpatient unit for a 9 month fixed term or secondment. You must be an excellent communicator as you will have everyday contact with multi-professional colleagues where results and positive achievements will be crucial. Exceptional personal and organisational qualities are key attributes in this role. The ability to supervise and coach staff will also be necessary, as will a focus to delivering the highest standards of care and service to our patients.
For informal discussion contact Ibrahim Hemaida, Senior Nurse, on ibrahim.hemaida@nhs.net
Although this position is a 9 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 9 months.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of high standards of practice in all aspects of the service and in clinical skills.To co-ordinate clinical activities and develop clinical expertise through leadershipTo assist in the smooth running and organisation of the shift team.To rotate through the Ophthalmology Department.To provide assist in the assessment and management of patients with a range of eye conditions who attend Ophthalmology DepartmentTo ensure high quality patient care is delivered and take appropriate steps if this is not the case.To participating in the delivery and organisation of formal and informal teachingTo participate in activities/projects which contribute to the provision and delivery of evidence-base practise.To provide health education and advice
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Other
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
259-6469318WXH
For informal discussion contact Ibrahim Hemaida, Senior Nurse, on ibrahim.hemaida@nhs.net
Although this position is a 9 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 9 months.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of high standards of practice in all aspects of the service and in clinical skills.To co-ordinate clinical activities and develop clinical expertise through leadershipTo assist in the smooth running and organisation of the shift team.To rotate through the Ophthalmology Department.To provide assist in the assessment and management of patients with a range of eye conditions who attend Ophthalmology DepartmentTo ensure high quality patient care is delivered and take appropriate steps if this is not the case.To participating in the delivery and organisation of formal and informal teachingTo participate in activities/projects which contribute to the provision and delivery of evidence-base practise.To provide health education and advice
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or equivalent with live NMC registration
Desirable
- First Degree
Experience
Essential
- Six months experience post qualification.
- Interest in Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Intermediate life support provider or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ophthalmology nursing
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritize care for patients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well both within a team and on own initiative.
- Good time management.
- Good teaching /supervision skills.
- clinical assessment skills.
- Clinical Audit
- organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point).
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate a positive welcoming approach
- Ability to be supportive and empathetic
- To be able to develop and maintain communication with people relating to difficult topics and situations
- To be able to communicate complex information in a timely, concise and accurate manner
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
259-6469318WXH
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