An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Staff Nurse to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the Ophthalmic Department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to be part of the ophthalmic team in The Royal Stoke Hospital Ophthalmology clinic / cataract suite and Ophthalmology Outpatients at the County Hospital Site in Stafford which are part of the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.

We are looking for someone who has experience working within the outpatient clinic setting or is willing to take part in further training. Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

Working in a friendly modern environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients.Within the Eye Department we can provide internal rotation through the following based upon previous experience:Main Outpatients which incorporates diagnostic treatments at Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites. The majority of time will be spent working at Royal Stoke site, responsibility will also include covering County Clinics which average out to once or twice a month.

• Macula clinic - Including potential to learn skills to work within the Nurse led clinics (training will be provided)
• Minor Operation suite.
• Dedicated Cataract Day Surgery Unit & Ophthalmic Pre Operative Assessment.
• Emergency Eye Clinic which is a stand-alone from main A& E unit.Paediatric ophthalmology.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Bryony Washburn (see contact details below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse on the professional register

Desirable

• Recognised Ophthalmology qualification

Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute Hospital setting

Desirable

• Experience in Ophthalmology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Is able to recount he requirements for high standard of care
• Ability to use a computer
• High Standard of Record keeping

Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously

Other job requirements

Essential

• Reliability
• Flexibility

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG

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205-6385095