Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Secondment: 6 months
- Hours
- 24 hours per week (Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm (part time would also be considered))
- Job ref
- 209-A-24-6745602
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse Ophthalmology Outpatients Service - Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
Applicants are invited to apply for a secondment post of Band 5 Staff nurse in Ophthalmology based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital in the Planned Care Directorate.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly and provide high quality care with particular emphasis on:-
- Assessment and review of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions
- To provide support with Ophthalmology scans and extended role areas across Macclesfield and Congleton sites.
This position offers a rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Ophthalmology in a delightful part of the country. We would like to talk to any interested individuals about their career aspirations and suitably qualified applications will be welcome.
Hours per week: 24
Main duties of the job
The nurse will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions developed to meet those needs under the supervision of a registered Practitioner.
Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon level of competency and the complexity of work.
Working for our organisation
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Appropriate registration with the NMC (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of accountability
- Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Assessment skills
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an acute “care” environment, undertaking a full range of clinical competencies within speciality
- Able to relate well with patients / clients / relatives / visitors and colleagues within the multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Customer care experience
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Jones
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661413
- Additional information
Chris Barnett
Ophthalmic nurse
01625 661413
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