University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a fast paced, varied role using excellent communication skills, role modelling, high standards and to develop/ refine leadership skills? We have the position for you, as an exciting opportunity has become available in Eye outpatients, Ophthalmology for a band 5 registered nurse.

Our service runs 6 days a week, Monday- Saturday with some cross site working on occasions. Our full time staff members work a 4 day week, enjoying a good work-life balance.

We have a large multicultural team of 50+ staff members that strive to deliver high standards of patient care in a very busy clinical environment.

Through the years we had positive feedback from new starters and learners that they felt welcomed, supported and felt it was an inclusive culture. Staff retention has been high in the last few years with multiple progression opportunities within Ophthalmology.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated, trustworthy, professional and reliable band 5 to join our team. Previous ophthalmic experience is not required, as in house training and competencies will be provided.

The role can include but is not limited to the examples below:- assessing patients visual acuity and using knowledge and skills developed to determine next stage of the patient's journey- supporting unregistered nurses with medicine management whilst having a good understanding of local SOP's and PGD's-medical history information gathering- IV administration, cannulation and bloods- pre-assessment of patients for surgery - leadership skills- supporting student nurses, preceptees and budding new staff

Any interested parties would be strongly encouraged to make contact and arrange an informal visit.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
• Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register
• Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service
• Understanding of personal accountability
• Knowledge of own role within the team
• Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor
• Awareness of evidence-based practice
• Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control
• Evidence of on-going personal development
• Able to use initiative

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study
• Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty
• Teaching experience

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Prioritisation
• Teamwork
• Multitasking
• Time management
• People management
• Facilitation skills
• General IT skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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