Job summary Are you a qualified or newly qualified nurse looking to take a new step in your nursing career?Our Nurses are real life health care heroes, and we are seeking compassionate people with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our integrated trust.You will require good communication skills, a team work approach and be able provide a high standard of nursing care with the support of your team.Informal visits/chats always welcome - contact us today to discuss the position in more detail or organise for you to come and visitThis advert is open to registered nurses and a registered nurse with theatre knowledge/experience. Main duties of the job Communicates with patients, relatives and carers sensitive clinical information in a way that considers the level of understanding and any barriers that may have an impact on the individual receiving and understand the information, face to face and via the telephone on a frequent daily basis. Act always as an ambassador for the Ophthalmology Department for patients, their relatives, colleagues, the public and managers. To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breath-taking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-OR-2039 Job locations Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities To assess and record visual acuity of patients. Undertake Visual Field testing. Undertake ocular imaging using the Ocular Coherence Tomography. Undertake medical Ophthalmology Photography Undertake ICARE tonometry Undertake Ishihara test Undertake other diagnostic tests as appropriate, including RAPD Assist Drs removal of sutures of lid Removal of dressings Administration of medications. Recording of vital signs Pre assessment Triage including GP telephone referrals, ward communication, booking patients, patient queries and medications Record test results in the electronic patient medical notes accurately. Make sure department is stocked up, clean and tidy areas. Both in house and external courses at appropriate level. Maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of HCA, assistant practitioners and nursing students, to develop their competence. Support the team in collecting the patient from the ward / reception areas as required according to Theatre Policy, and escorting patients from the theatre to the ward when a procedure has been carried out. To assist with the moving and handling of patients from bed to theatre trolleys, ensuring correct position. Act as the patients advocate, always maintaining their dignity within a departmental team to ensure total care of the Pre, Peri and post-operative care. Work flexibility within the department, according to competency and skills. Instigate stocking up of designated areas of the theatre department including linen supplies, dressings, stationary etc. as required. Support the team with the cleanliness, maintenance and tidiness of the daily working area including clinical waste and instrumentation as per policy. Reporting maintenance issues when they arise. Whilst acting in the scrub role, demonstrate ability to anticipate and react appropriately to the requirements of the operating team utilising own judgement, training and experience Maintaining accurate records of observation and care as requested. Maintain theatre perioperative records to include data sheets, operating registers, and traceability systems. Open sterile equipment and accessories and maintaining the sterile fields within scope of competency training set up of necessary machinery /equipment e.g. diathermy machines, suction, microscopes and Phaco machine. Participate as a member of the Perioperative team carrying out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles in accordance with national guidance & Trust policy. To arrange the collection of specimen's liaising with the portering service as required for any portering task Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, standards of care within the service including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines, and will contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Job description Job responsibilities To assess and record visual acuity of patients. Undertake Visual Field testing. Undertake ocular imaging using the Ocular Coherence Tomography. Undertake medical Ophthalmology Photography Undertake ICARE tonometry Undertake Ishihara test Undertake other diagnostic tests as appropriate, including RAPD Assist Drs removal of sutures of lid Removal of dressings Administration of medications. Recording of vital signs Pre assessment Triage including GP telephone referrals, ward communication, booking patients, patient queries and medications Record test results in the electronic patient medical notes accurately. Make sure department is stocked up, clean and tidy areas. Both in house and external courses at appropriate level. Maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of HCA, assistant practitioners and nursing students, to develop their competence. Support the team in collecting the patient from the ward / reception areas as required according to Theatre Policy, and escorting patients from the theatre to the ward when a procedure has been carried out. To assist with the moving and handling of patients from bed to theatre trolleys, ensuring correct position. Act as the patients advocate, always maintaining their dignity within a departmental team to ensure total care of the Pre, Peri and post-operative care. Work flexibility within the department, according to competency and skills. Instigate stocking up of designated areas of the theatre department including linen supplies, dressings, stationary etc. as required. Support the team with the cleanliness, maintenance and tidiness of the daily working area including clinical waste and instrumentation as per policy. Reporting maintenance issues when they arise. Whilst acting in the scrub role, demonstrate ability to anticipate and react appropriately to the requirements of the operating team utilising own judgement, training and experience Maintaining accurate records of observation and care as requested. Maintain theatre perioperative records to include data sheets, operating registers, and traceability systems. Open sterile equipment and accessories and maintaining the sterile fields within scope of competency training set up of necessary machinery /equipment e.g. diathermy machines, suction, microscopes and Phaco machine. Participate as a member of the Perioperative team carrying out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles in accordance with national guidance & Trust policy. To arrange the collection of specimen's liaising with the portering service as required for any portering task Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, standards of care within the service including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines, and will contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Desirable Demonstrate experience of effective team working To respect the individual, values, cultural and religious diversities of client and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Empathic and flexible approach to demanding, sometimes physical and/or verbal abuse from service user/patients. Good interpersonal and team working skillsAct as a role model Proven post- qualification experience. Theatre knowledge/experience Experience Essential Proven post- qualification experience. Ability to teach/supervise junior staff.Theatre knowledge/experience Demonstrate experience of effective team working To respect the individual, values, cultural and religious diversities of client and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Empathic and flexible approach to demanding, sometimes physical and/or verbal abuse from service user/patients. Good interpersonal and team working skillsAct as a role model Desirable Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsExcellent communication skillsProfessional attitudeAbility to liaise with multi-professional teamAbility to organise own workload and assist in the smooth-running Ophthalmic Clinics. Additional Criteria Essential Able to operate a variety of diagnostic equipment within the outpatient setting. Undertakes psychological observations as part of an assessment of an individual's healthcare status. Keyboard Skills. Able to stand for periods of timeUse the Trust computer system to update patient information and respond to emails daily.Ability to competently use a variety of IT systems as Track care, Galaxy, Medi sight.E LearningMaintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and ask for advice on appropriate care from senior nursing and medical staff.To maintain clear, concise, and contemporaneous documentation, adherence to the Caldicott Principles and data protectionTo maintain IT skills and work within the governance of the Trust Values Desirable Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.Flexible to meet the needs of the serviceAbility to organise own workload and assist in the smooth-running Ophthalmic Clinics.Work as part of the Ophthalmic Outpatient team in providing a patient centre service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Desirable Demonstrate experience of effective team working To respect the individual, values, cultural and religious diversities of client and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Empathic and flexible approach to demanding, sometimes physical and/or verbal abuse from service user/patients. Good interpersonal and team working skillsAct as a role model Proven post- qualification experience. Theatre knowledge/experience Experience Essential Proven post- qualification experience. Ability to teach/supervise junior staff.Theatre knowledge/experience Demonstrate experience of effective team working To respect the individual, values, cultural and religious diversities of client and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. Empathic and flexible approach to demanding, sometimes physical and/or verbal abuse from service user/patients. Good interpersonal and team working skillsAct as a role model Desirable Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skillsExcellent communication skillsProfessional attitudeAbility to liaise with multi-professional teamAbility to organise own workload and assist in the smooth-running Ophthalmic Clinics. Additional Criteria Essential Able to operate a variety of diagnostic equipment within the outpatient setting. Undertakes psychological observations as part of an assessment of an individual's healthcare status. Keyboard Skills. Able to stand for periods of timeUse the Trust computer system to update patient information and respond to emails daily.Ability to competently use a variety of IT systems as Track care, Galaxy, Medi sight.E LearningMaintain accurate clinical observations and records, interpret the significance of these and ask for advice on appropriate care from senior nursing and medical staff.To maintain clear, concise, and contemporaneous documentation, adherence to the Caldicott Principles and data protectionTo maintain IT skills and work within the governance of the Trust Values Desirable Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients.Flexible to meet the needs of the serviceAbility to organise own workload and assist in the smooth-running Ophthalmic Clinics.Work as part of the Ophthalmic Outpatient team in providing a patient centre service. 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. 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. 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)