An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ophthalmology in the Eye Emergency and Outpatient departments.

The working hours vary. There is flexibility required in order to work weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and caring registered practitioner who is able to demonstrate a high standard of clinical practice to join this very busy Eye Emergency Department. You must possess excellent communication skills and team working qualities with a willingness to learn.

We offer in-house training in accordance with the Ophthalmic Common Core Competency Framework (OCCCF), and will teach the practical skills required.

We are looking for individuals who will enjoy working as part of the multidisciplinary team. The Eye Department is a fast paced environment where positive attitudes, energy and innovation are welcomed.

The successful candidate will need to develop a range of skills to enable them to cover all aspects of the care we provide to our patients, this includes:

This role requires an active UK NMC Registration

Base Location: Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents, which are attached to this advert.

This is just some examples of the variety of work required to support our clinicians.

Vision testing

Triage/ Telephone

Managing patients autonomously.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents, which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 2 years as a registered nurse
• Managing patients autonomously

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic Ophthalmic condition and treatment.

Desirable

• Specific ophthalmic conditions and drug

Technical Skills Competencies

Desirable

• Ability to administer IV drugs
• Ability to perform ECG, venepuncture/cannulation
• Ability to perform range of specific ophthalmic skills - i.e. vision testing, eye OCT, IOP's, etc

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RBH

Castle lane east

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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