Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This will cover Monday to Friday 07:30 - 21:00)
- Job ref
- 241-780AS-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- H2 Ophthalmology Department
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic Nurse who would like to get your new career In Ophthalmology off to the best start in a high-performing, friendly and supportive Trust? At Bolton NHS Foundation Trust we have a great role waiting for you.
The Eye Unit is looking for a full-time permanent Registered Nurse with an interest in Ophthalmology to join our team. The Unit consists of twin theatre suites, injection clean room, ward, out-patient department, pre-assessment clinic and community based delivered ophthalmic services.
The Trust appreciates and values the contribution international nurses bring to the NHS. We also understand the support overseas nurses need to gain full registration once in the UK (via OSCE) and therefore we only recruit internationally to fill nursing vacancies when we can ensure support is in place. At this present time we aren’t in a position to offer that support and therefore will not accept applications from overseas nurses who only have Part 1 NMC registration. If that position changes in future we will clearly advertise our opportunities for international nurses to join our nurse team here in Bolton. Thank you for your understanding.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the opportunity to gain ophthalmic technical skills, rotating through the unit supported by a mentorship programme.
Our Registered Nurses make a real difference to patients’ lives. Whether you are providing skilled nursing care or undertaking advanced clinical tasks, all the while you will be providing continuing compassionate care and support. You will be on hand to ensure that the ward or department runs smoothly and that patients receive all the care and support they need. You will find that it’s a role that is incredibly rewarding.
We are now accepting applications to work in a variety of clinical areas within the trust. We can also offer rotational opportunities to enable you to develop your skills and portfolio.
Working for our organisation
The hospital is known for being a friendly and supportive place to work; a large part of this is due to the teams that work here. As qualified nurses you can be assured that you will be supported and developed in your role.
Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. This is reflected in our latest CQC report of 'Good'. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- ENB346 or Ophthalmic Modules
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of recent professional development
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience in ophthalmic specialty
- Experience of care of ophthalmic patients`
- Mentorship
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication Skills
- Able to prioritise/cope with pressure
- Enquiry/problem solving skills
- Team work
- Time management skills
Desirable criteria
- IV Cannulation/Venepuncture
- Undertake visual acuity and other visual related tests e.g. Amsler, Ishihara
- Recovery skills for local and general anaesthetic patients
- Focimetry and Autorefraction
- Ophthalmic surgical scrub skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Teaching skills
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
- Jamil Patel
- Job title
- Ophthalmic Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390736
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