We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is interested in Ophthalmology and its developing service. The post holder will be a key contributor in delivering a highly skilled ophthalmic service to patients with sight threatening conditions. There will be a combination of clinical skill and managerial support for this role and the post holder will become a skilled practitioner in triaging and managing eye emergency capacity within the service, liaising with GPs, Opticians, and other referrers into the service. Key attributes will include patient focused, exceptional communication skills, and an eagerness to learn clinically.
A job share would be considered for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior Nursing/Midwifery role within the organisation and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully participate in the leadership and delivery of high quality patient care within the Surgical and Cancer Division.
The post holder will be a practitioner within the Ophthalmology specialty.
The prime function of the role is to provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of nursing care for patients within the Ophthalmology pathway.
1. Work collaboratively with the multi-professional team to develop and maintain a quality service for patients within the specialty.
2. Provide expert clinical nursing, education, and advice in all aspects of the specialty.
3. Facilitate an improvement in the quality of health and outcome of care to this client group.
4. Act as a source of expertise and knowledge for patients, carers, and health professionals as well as other agencies involved in this specialty.
5. Work with multi-disciplinary teams both in hospital and the community, in the provision of optimal care, to improve quality of life.
6. Support the continuous improvement of quality of services and safeguard high standards of care by sustaining an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their careers; it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Relevant post registration experience at band 5 or above
* Highly specialist knowledge in Ophthalmology nursing underpinned by theory and experience
* Experience of multi-professional working
* Experience of Teaching
Desirable
* Research and development activity
* Clinical expertise in the specific role
* Experience in running and managing nurse-led clinics independently
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* First level Nurse - current registration
* Degree or study to Ophthalmology at level 6/7
* Up to date knowledge of professional issues
* IT literate
Desirable
* Demonstrates professional development post registration
* Evidence of mandatory training
* Non-medical prescribing
* Teaching
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
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