Royal Eye Unit
As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community. As such we are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic people to join our supportive and friendly team during this exciting time.
We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic nurse that is passionate about ophthalmology and willing to support its growth. The successful applicant would be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the department to achieve high standards of care.We rely on good team work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills for excellent care.
Our busy department includes - Eye Casualty, Pre-operative assessment, AMD, glaucoma and other ophthalmic sub-specialties services and clinics and you would be expected to rotate throughout each area.
Knowledge and experience working on Ophthalmology outpatient settingis desirable for this post.
The post holder will assist the team in ensuring the effective running of the clinics. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promote dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles to provide high quality evidence based, patient centered care using specific knowledge and skills. To teach, assess, supervise and mentor new and junior staff and students. To provide and maintain a high standard of care for patients attending royal eye unit outpatient department.
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them.
Compassionate
Inclusive
Collaborative
Inspiring
Please see the attached job description which provides further information on the role and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024