Job summary We are looking for a dynamic registered nurse to work in our Eye Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Orpington Hospital. The service offers a comprehensive service that gives the post holder an opportunity to learn a new and interesting speciality or progress their current ophthalmic role, skills and knowledge. We are looking for someone who embraces change, while working with the care group to implement new ways of working who always has the patient at the centre of all they do. You will care for patients attending their eye appointment or procedure, coordinate clinical activity, complete various diagnostic eye tests, assist with ocular procedures and use their holistic knowledge to develop pre-assessment and rapid access assessment skills and much more.You must demonstrate caring qualities, deliver high quantity care with excellent communication skills, and work well in a multi-professional team so patients are supported and move through the department in a timely and safe manner. If you are motivated, with Ophthalmology experience or you have a keen interest to develop as an intravitreal injector then please apply.Queen Mary's Eye Department is a 7 day service outpatient service. Main duties of the job o To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support relatives.o To work with support, within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients.o To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.o Involve and support patients, relatives, significant other, carers in the care processo To obtain ophthalmology care group knowledge and skills and maintain own personal development About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-NUR-PRUH-7001746 Job locations Queen Mary's Hospital Frognal Avenue Sidcup DA14 6LF Job description Job responsibilities To practice within the NMC the Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times To assess, plan and evaluate individualized programmers of care for patients in partnership with the patient, their carers and the multidisciplinary team To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines. To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed as appropriate. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff To act in a professional manner at all times. Job description Job responsibilities To practice within the NMC the Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times To assess, plan and evaluate individualized programmers of care for patients in partnership with the patient, their carers and the multidisciplinary team To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines. To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed as appropriate. To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements To maintain patient confidentiality at all times To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department To demonstrate effective communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff To act in a professional manner at all times. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment. Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Able to manage a deteriorating patient. Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others. Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral & IV medication. Desirable Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others. Computer literacy skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment. Understanding of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Able to manage a deteriorating patient. Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others. Proficiency in dispensing and administrating oral & IV medication. Desirable Proven record in teaching/mentoring/supervising others. Computer literacy skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Mary's Hospital Frognal Avenue Sidcup DA14 6LF Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)