An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department. The post holder will be working cross sites at Watford General Hospital and St Alban's City Hospital.
The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Have management and ophthalmology outpatient experience. Have done the Ophthalmic course.
Be able to demonstrate ophthalmic nursing skills, an understanding of current issues in ophthalmology and be a good team player.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model.
2. Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in driving quality care provision forward.
3. Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.
4. Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, running a smooth POA/UEC clinic, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes, and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together, and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive.
At West Herts, we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work-life balance.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post in POA and UEC clinics.
2. Triage UEC patients and provide clinical advice to telephone queries.
3. Engage in academic study, clinical, leadership, and management development.
4. Work and act as a role model for professional practice and leadership.
5. Collaborate with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, Matron, Head of Nursing, and Clinicians to maintain and improve patient care standards.
6. Place the patient experience at the core of service delivery through monitoring of care standards and patient satisfaction surveys.
7. Work collaboratively with PALS and Patient Forums to resolve patient concerns/complaints.
8. Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in implementing initiatives within the Trust's nursing and midwifery strategy.
9. Assist in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and evidence-based guidance.
10. Promote and support Nurse Led Discharge within the area of responsibility.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Mentorship
* Evidence of ongoing development related to specialty
* ILS
Desirable
* BSC Adult Nursing
* Ophthalmic Course
* Advance Practitioner Course (preferred)
* Alert course
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience as a Senior Nurse level (Band 5) in an acute ward setting
* Experience in mentoring, assessing, and coaching
* Evidence of active involvement in developing new ways of working
* An awareness of relevant political & professional issues in health care
Desirable
* Experience of change management
Experience
Essential
* Experience in an acute setting
Desirable
* Managerial skills as a deputy sister/charge nurse
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site, Watford, WD18 0HB
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