We currently have a post available in our busy and constantly evolving Ophthalmology Day care unit- department and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse. Band 5 to join our team of nurses and staff.

The DCU on Alex Cross ward to deliver special care for ophthalmic surgery including elective and emergency services. Patient care/ day care unit facilities to these patients admitted at Western Eye Hospital. The Western provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist ophthalmic facilities and is equipped with some of the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.

The Western Eye Hospital forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in the heart of Paddington, an area which is set to become one of the capital's most attractive and vibrant centres.

In this role you will provide the best possible nursing care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will have the opportunity to work in all the outpatient departments and there is scope to work in the other areas of the Hospital. You will develop skills in many of the diagnostic tests that our patients require.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, effective, specialised and individualised care to all patients

To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision

To ensure, at all times, that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area as requested within the Trust.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse.

Desirable

• Ophthalmic course/module.
• Evidence of continuing professional Practice.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of professional Conduct.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Awareness of Audit and Research.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to carry out various diagnostic /investigative tests.

Desirable

• Have an interest in professional development.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye.
• Mentoring skills.

Experience

Essential

• Newly qualified minimum 6 months experience in acute setting / medical / surgical nursing

Desirable

• Ophthalmic nursing experience.
• Ophthalmic imaging experience.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

153-173 Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5QH

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