Band 5 Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology (PCEU Windsor)
PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.
Do you need a change of working environment as you cannot see your future in your current role? Let us help re-focus your career with an exciting opportunity within the varied and complex specialty of Ophthalmology. This specialty includes a varied selection of sub-specialties to provide plenty of learning and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Positions for Band 5 Staff Nurses are available at the Prince Charles Eye Unit, which is a stand-alone surgical unit within Windsor. This friendly unit is very supportive and proactive towards staff training and development. Although the positions available are within Outpatients, the nursing team does rotate around the department, providing variety to the working week and supporting the extension of professional skills. Informal visits to view the unit and meet some staff are always welcome.
About us
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our CARE values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for undertaking and recording comprehensive nursing assessments and planning, delivering, and evaluating high standards of evidence-based nursing care to a diverse group of patients. Deliver care without direct supervision and be accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care. Teach and supervise more junior staff, students, and the non-registered nursing workforce. Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others. Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse - part 1
2. Current NMC registration
3. Evidence of recent continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
1. Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment
Desirable
1. Ophthalmic Knowledge/Experience
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP
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