Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology (Malton)
Band 5
Main area: Ophthalmology Outpatients
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 28.5 hours per week
Job ref: 419-6970073-RN-CSD
Site: Malton Hospital
Town: Malton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/03/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly.
Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
In our Ophthalmology department in Malton Ophthalmic Outpatients, a vacancy has become available for a dynamic and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our forward-thinking and friendly multi-disciplinary team. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and pride ourselves on our ability to provide a positive patient experience.
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain ophthalmic knowledge and skills to deliver highly specialist care to patients with a range of chronic and acute eye conditions.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team. Commitment to the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused care is essential.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment
* Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
* Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
* Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
* Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
* Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
* Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses.
Person specification
Experience
* Awareness of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
* Awareness of Specialty
Qualifications
* UK NMC Registered Nurse (Level 1/2)
Personal Attributes
* Committed to working with people with Visual Impairment
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York.
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online.
Application numbers
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Name: Priya Thomas
Job title: Sister Ophthalmic OPD Malton
Email address: priya.thomas11@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01653 604634
Jane Guildford (Manager-OPD, Malton Hospital)
Email: jane.guildford@nhs.net
Phone: 01653 604634
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