Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Ophthalmology service provides a number of services across different settings in North London. We are recruiting into Band 5 position in our ophthalmology department at Royal Free Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Working in a friendly environment, you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients in a clinic and day surgery setting.
Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. In addition to the eye clinic at Royal Free Hospital site, we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the foundation trust, and you will be expected to work there if needed. Working in a team, you will be responsible for assessing patients and preparing them for doctors' assessment in clinics, as well as working in nurse-led clinics (e.g., pre-operative assessment, intravitreal injection, and fundus Fluorescein angiography clinics).
This post is only available to Nurses who already have full NMC registration or student nurses awaiting their pin. Not suitable for nurses requiring OSCE.
Please note the earliest start date for this position will be 31/03/3034.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next-level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
Qualifications
* Evidence of a programme of study in the area of Ophthalmic practice.
Skills & Knowledge
* Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Ophthalmic Nursing.
* Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate.
* Ability to problem-solve and prioritise, and to work to deadlines.
* Ability to establish a role and develop collaborative working relationships with different teams.
* An ability to organise and plan workload.
Other Requirements
* Ability to carry out care without supervision.
* Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
* Evidence of proven, ongoing professional development.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Experience
* Awareness of National Mandatory Training Requirements.
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.
£35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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