Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse with an interest in Ophthalmology to join our team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation trust. We are responsible for providing a specialist ophthalmic service for the population of County Durham and Darlington across two sites, which encompasses Darlington Memorial Hospital and Bishop Aukland Hospital. The department will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop in your role as a staff nurse within the ophthalmology team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help formulate and carry out effective care for our patients and ensure it is delivered to the highest possible level. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of Ophthalmology which includes eye clinic, eye urgent care and the injection rooms. The post is predominately Monday to Friday but we do work in urgent care on a Saturday and Sunday morning and on the bank holidays apart from Christmas and New Year which is all done on a rotaional basis. Main duties of the job Ophthalmology has specialist skills in all areas. You will learn how to perform visual acuity tests, visual field testing, looking after patients in the injection room and learning triage skills for eye urgent care. Opportunities to learn pre-assessment are also available. Nurse also cannulate for angiography and giving IV drugs. Qualified nurses learn organisational skills by acting as the ward co-ordinator and paper work entails prepping of the packs for each days work About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9439-25-0071 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a band 5 staff nurse who is enthusiastic about becoming a member of staff to join our Ophthalmology service at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicants will join a vibrant department which values its staff and places on wellbeing and good practices. The department will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop in your role as a staff nurse within a dynamic team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help formulate and carry out effective care for our patients and ensure it is delivered to the highest possible level. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of Ophthalmology including clinic, eye urgent care and injection lists. Training will be provided to the successful candidate in all of these areas. Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for a band 5 staff nurse who is enthusiastic about becoming a member of staff to join our Ophthalmology service at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicants will join a vibrant department which values its staff and places on wellbeing and good practices. The department will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop in your role as a staff nurse within a dynamic team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of team work. You will help formulate and carry out effective care for our patients and ensure it is delivered to the highest possible level. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of Ophthalmology including clinic, eye urgent care and injection lists. Training will be provided to the successful candidate in all of these areas. Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersoanl skills Willingness to undertake further training if required Able to work under pressure Enthusiasm Desirable Ophthalmology qualification Experience Essential NMC Registered Nurse, Sutable for newly qualified Desirable Previous experience with ophthalmology Qualifications Essential Degree level education/willingness to work towards it Desirable Teaching/mentorship qualification Statutory Registration Essential First level registered in general nursing Person Specification Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersoanl skills Willingness to undertake further training if required Able to work under pressure Enthusiasm Desirable Ophthalmology qualification Experience Essential NMC Registered Nurse, Sutable for newly qualified Desirable Previous experience with ophthalmology Qualifications Essential Degree level education/willingness to work towards it Desirable Teaching/mentorship qualification Statutory Registration Essential First level registered in general nursing 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)