Job summary 1. To take responsibility for all aspects of day to day management and nursing care within own clinical speciality and support the Ophthalmology Department Lead in managing the department. 2. Setting standards of care in conjunction with other disciplines, co-ordinate services so that total patient needs are identified, ensuring appropriate individual patient care is given. This involves regular reviewing and updating of patient information and working protocols. 3. The post holder will provide expert clinical and managerial advice and support to staff and patients and also work as part of the team within the Outpatient Department 4. The post holder will maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and Environmental Health Act, and to attend Fire and Basic Life Support lectures and ensure all staff are up to date with Health and Safety procedures 5. The post holder will maintain safe custody of drugs and medicines and ensure policies and procedures are adhered to 6. The post holder will be instrumental and ensure all staff comply with, the protocols and policies of the Outpatient department and Trust Procedures 7. The post holder will ensure care and safety of staff according to written standards and protocols 8. The post holder will be involved with budget monitoring and ensuring cost effectiveness. Main duties of the job For the list of duties for this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-1967C Job locations Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for this position. For any questions please contact Eve Panesar at eve.panesarnhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for this position. For any questions please contact Eve Panesar at eve.panesarnhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse with current NMC Registration. oEvidence of ongoing professional development in a nursing field of practice Desirable Leadership and development training Counselling skills / course Formal comptencies in Ophthalmology Outpatients Experience Essential oExperience of multidisciplinary team working. oExperience working within an Ophthalmology setting. oExperience of nursing ophthalmology patients in the ward/community environment Desirable Experience in Ophthalmology Outpatients Experience in nurse-led Angio / pre-assessment / day surgery / triage Knowledge Desirable Experience leading patient involvement projects or initiatives Knowledge of leadership qualites and management skills and techniques Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse with current NMC Registration. oEvidence of ongoing professional development in a nursing field of practice Desirable Leadership and development training Counselling skills / course Formal comptencies in Ophthalmology Outpatients Experience Essential oExperience of multidisciplinary team working. oExperience working within an Ophthalmology setting. oExperience of nursing ophthalmology patients in the ward/community environment Desirable Experience in Ophthalmology Outpatients Experience in nurse-led Angio / pre-assessment / day surgery / triage Knowledge Desirable Experience leading patient involvement projects or initiatives Knowledge of leadership qualites and management skills and techniques 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate District Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)