The Luton and Dunstable Ophthalmology department have a vacancy for a trained Ophthalmic nurse to join our friendly multidisciplinary team in Ophthalmology. The Ophthalmology department is looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute in providing high quality ophthalmic care to our patients. We are looking for a dedicated ophthalmic nurse who can make a difference with their dedication, expertise and aspiring leadership skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse you will be required to undertake a combination of clinical and management roles within the Ophthalmology Department. The role involves teamwork and the ability to communicate and work within a large multidisciplinary team. You will be need to be able to assess , plan and implement and monitor the provision of high quality ophthalmic care within the department .

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 role requires co-ordinating the day-to-day management of the clinical areas, delegates duties and care appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility. To support the Senior Nurse to undertake annual appraisals for staff .Also Monitoring sickness absence levels, to undertake return to work interviews. To be actively involved in promoting good communication channels across the multi-disciplinary team.

Clinical responsibilities will be to undertake extended Ophthalmic Nursing Practice within the Ophthalmology Department. Due to the specialist ophthalmic nurse role it is expected that you will maintain and extend your clinical skills by undertaking additional training which maybe identified .

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• PG CERT OR Equivalent Ophthalmic nurse qualification
• Recent relevant Ophthalmic clinical experience at Band 5/6

Experience

Essential

• Undertaking a proactive role in an ophthalmology setting
• Clinical ophthalmic experience
• Triaging of ophthalmic patients

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of changing trends within healthcare and Ophthalmology

Skills

Essential

• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• To be competent in using Ophthalmic devices
• Team player
• Clear and concise verbal and written skills

Desirable

• Clinical skills including venepuncture, and intravitreal injections
• Computer literate,eg use of spread sheets Excel and internet
• To undertake teaching of staff, patients and carers

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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418-MED0432-JB