Job summary Here at South Tees Trustwe have a fantastic opportunity for a combined role band 7 Nurse Injector / Eye casualty Nurse to join our team in our Ophthalmology Casualty and Retinal Therapy Unit. There maybe an opportunity considered to join initially as a band 6 and develop into a band 7 role if you can demonstrate the correct skill set. You will need to have a keen understanding and experience in the Ophthalmology setting particularly in Eye Casualty and Retinal Therapy Working in the Eye Casualty you will deliver high safe standards of clinical care for patients, using advanced knowledge and skills to develop and promote evidenced based practice, working in a department with an unpredictable workload. Utilising clinical judgement and decision making undertaking a history and assessment of patients within the eye casualty - making a diagnosis, plan of treatment and care then managing the referral and transfer of discharge of the patient. Demonstrating capability in practice while adapting and sometimes challenging situations. Within the Medical Retina Unit, the postholder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with conditions requiring intra -vitreal and Anti -VEGF injections. We are seeking a compassionate and caring nurse who will work closely with the senior team to deliver outstanding care Main duties of the job Do you have the determination, willingness, and drive to develop your ophthalmic knowledge, your clinical ability and leadership style. We are in search of a candidate who can offer added value to our existing team. Will share our passion for patient centred care, a willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing innovative, efficient, joined up care to our patients, whilst continuing with further development of our services. Once competencies are achieved and skill set completed, the successful candidate will be someone who can support and demonstrate strong leadership skill to be part of the team of band 7 Nurse Practitioners who want to take ownership of the service maintaining standards of patient centred care to our already remarkably busy service If you are a person who will demonstrateand aim for excellent patient experience, an enthusiasm for personal and professional development and a keen understanding of the full role of a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner we want to hear from you. About us Leadership and Improvement Training South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-HNO-6592798-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential oDegree in Nursing or working towards or demonstrable experience oHold a record of continuous personal, professional and academic development. oClinical skills or willing to work towards oNon-medical prescribing or willing to work towards oSignificant and current experience within a health environment as a registered nurse Desirable Recognised teaching certificate Experience Essential o NMC Registration Dealing with the public. Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, and interpretation of results. Technical Good IT skills and experience in using software packages. Knowledge and Skills Essential oDemonstrable advanced level of knowledge in the area of Ophthalmology oAbility to lead/manage staff and the service to optimise resources and patient outcomes. oAnalytical and judgmental skills oComplex problem solving and assessment skills oAdvanced communication and interpersonal skills. oExcellent time management skills oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to work independently oChange management oAble to negotiate with and influence the work of staff who are not managed within the team. oAbility to work autonomously or as a member of a team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team oAppropriate teaching skills. oExcellent IT, report writing and presentational skills. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Self-awareness. Committed to team working. Motivated and enthusiastic. Integrity Compassion Awareness of own behaviour on patient care/experience. Ability to work within a team and as an individual whenever necessary. Motivated. Uses initiative Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential oDegree in Nursing or working towards or demonstrable experience oHold a record of continuous personal, professional and academic development. oClinical skills or willing to work towards oNon-medical prescribing or willing to work towards oSignificant and current experience within a health environment as a registered nurse Desirable Recognised teaching certificate Experience Essential o NMC Registration Dealing with the public. Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, and interpretation of results. Technical Good IT skills and experience in using software packages. Knowledge and Skills Essential oDemonstrable advanced level of knowledge in the area of Ophthalmology oAbility to lead/manage staff and the service to optimise resources and patient outcomes. oAnalytical and judgmental skills oComplex problem solving and assessment skills oAdvanced communication and interpersonal skills. oExcellent time management skills oAbility to work under pressure oAbility to work independently oChange management oAble to negotiate with and influence the work of staff who are not managed within the team. oAbility to work autonomously or as a member of a team, as well as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team oAppropriate teaching skills. oExcellent IT, report writing and presentational skills. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Self-awareness. Committed to team working. Motivated and enthusiastic. Integrity Compassion Awareness of own behaviour on patient care/experience. Ability to work within a team and as an individual whenever necessary. Motivated. Uses initiative 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)