This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Adult Registered Nurse who has experience or a keen interest in Ophthalmology to join our busy, dedicated and supportive team in Ophthalmology at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to providing compassionate, safe and effective care to our patients. We are a dedicated team who strive to provide high quality ophthalmic care to our patients.

Teamwork and being a team player is an essential attribute required for this post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work in the busy Ophthalmology Outpatients with rotation to our Day Surgery Ward .

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, provision, evaluation and implementation of ophthalmic care within these areas.

Also you must posses excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to work well under pressure and within our Multi Disciplinary Team. You will be required to undertake various Ophthalmic diagnostic procedures for which training will be given.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be be responsible for the assessment and development of care needs, delivery and implementation of nursing care to a group of eye patients. You will be required to maintain high standards of clinical care and performance .

To maintain NMC and Trust guidelines and policies

To contribute to the departmental learning environment through both teaching and by example.

To maintain clear and concise patient records

To manage and maintain the clinical and patients environment , reporting and escalating hazards and faulty equipment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Recent NHS experience

Desirable

• Experience of specialty or relevant area
• Awareness of clinical governance and its importance

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Current NMC Registration
• Interest in Ophthalmology

Skills

Essential

• High standards of clinical practice and performance
• To be aware of when to escalate issues and how

Desirable

• Ophthalmic Skills
• Basic computer skills

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

LUTON

LU4 0DZ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

418-MED4806-JB