Job summary Exciting opportunities to join our small highly skilled team, working in a busy Ophthalmic department. All training is provided in this exciting and interesting specialty. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job Part of a small and very experienced friendly team various aspects of Ophthalmology including post Surgery and emergency appointments. Gaining knowledge and experience in the specialty. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-CB-S6696186 Job locations REI OPD/UC 3 Alpha Way Plymouth PL5 5ZF Job description Job responsibilities The urgent care department requires the Nurse Practitioner to respond to highly unpredictable work patterns, frequently changing needs and continual decision making periods requiring precise use of time management skills. Take responsibility on a rotational basis in the absence of the Nurse Manager/Junior Sister, management duties for the department such as; day to allocation of staff and smooth running of the department. In the absence of the nurse manager organise and arrange the duty roster and cover for the department and respond to frequently changing departmental needs including cover for sickness at short notice, ordering bank staff and signing time sheets. Participate in the planning and development of the Ophthalmic service through working parties and peer group meetings. Job description Job responsibilities The urgent care department requires the Nurse Practitioner to respond to highly unpredictable work patterns, frequently changing needs and continual decision making periods requiring precise use of time management skills. Take responsibility on a rotational basis in the absence of the Nurse Manager/Junior Sister, management duties for the department such as; day to allocation of staff and smooth running of the department. In the absence of the nurse manager organise and arrange the duty roster and cover for the department and respond to frequently changing departmental needs including cover for sickness at short notice, ordering bank staff and signing time sheets. Participate in the planning and development of the Ophthalmic service through working parties and peer group meetings. Person Specification NMC Registration Essential NMC Registration Interview Desirable Ophthalmology demonstrable experience CPD proven evidence Any Ophthalmic demonstrable experience Leadership/ Management skills Essential Managing teams or practical training Desirable Demonstrate management abilities Person Specification NMC Registration Essential NMC Registration Interview Desirable Ophthalmology demonstrable experience CPD proven evidence Any Ophthalmic demonstrable experience Leadership/ Management skills Essential Managing teams or practical training Desirable Demonstrate management abilities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address REI OPD/UC 3 Alpha Way Plymouth PL5 5ZF Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)