Job summary 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 speciality of Ophthalmology. Do not think this speciality is only cataracts, as there is a varied selection of sub-specialities to provide plenty of learning and professional development. Could you see yourself as our Glaucoma or Vitreo-Retinal specialist nurse? Could you have the desire and skills to complete the nurse practitioner role within Eye Casualty service? Perhaps a future is awaiting you within the medical retina service supporting Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Oedema, as a nurse injector. 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 which provides variety to the working week and supports 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: C ompassionate: A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6762871PCG Job locations Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital St Leonards Road Windsor SL4 3DP Job description Job responsibilities You will be responsible for undertaking and recording comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced-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 role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities You will be responsible for undertaking and recording comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced-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 role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - part 1 Current NMC registration Evidence of recent continuous professional development Experience Essential Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment Desirable Ophthalmic Knowledge/Experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - part 1 Current NMC registration Evidence of recent continuous professional development Experience Essential Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment Desirable Ophthalmic Knowledge/Experience 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital St Leonards Road Windsor SL4 3DP Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)