Senior Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor) This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment 5% of gross basic salary. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the
Prince Charles Eye Unit (Windsor)
for an ophthalmic nurse to learn and develop enhanced skills such as intravitreal injections (AMD & DMO), pre-operative assessment, and emergency eye care, to help meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients. The successful candidate will be part of a large and supportive team, working with the different ophthalmology sub-specialties. You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional, with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality ophthalmic care to our patients. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will: Be a supervisor to junior staff and support the department manager with the day-to-day running of the clinical activity. Assist with the delivery of the ophthalmic services at Prince Charles Eye Unit. Facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Be a role model and demonstrate leadership competencies, engaging with research and evidence-based practice. Support pre-operative assessment, developing essential skills such as undertaking biometry measurements and demonstrating knowledge relating to various ophthalmic procedures. Develop key competencies to support emergency eye care, including nursing assessment and triage of urgent patients. Undertake training according to local policies and procedures to support intravitreal injections (AMD & DMO), and work autonomously where appropriate. About us
Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor). Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded "Team of the Year" at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of West Berkshire. Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be. Job responsibilities
The post holder will: Support ophthalmology patients in a seamless journey through the sub-specialty pathways. Educate the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offer support following diagnosis. Demonstrate ophthalmic specialist skills and professional knowledge acquired through post-registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Demonstrate a proactive attitude to undertake training in essential ophthalmic skills. Ensure appropriate referral and communication with other members of the team to optimise patient care. Ensure patients are assessed and have care plans that are implemented and evaluated. Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area. Be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the caseload receive safe, competent nursing care. Manage the caseload and support junior colleagues. Encourage others to review their goals and achievements regularly. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Experience of working within a Clinical NHS setting Evidence of IT Skills Evidence of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development Registered Nurse - Adult Nurse Sub Part 1 Ophthalmic Qualification SSSA Supervisor and Assessor Training, or equivalent Experience
Significant experience in post-qualification specialty Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching Experience within Ophthalmology Specialty Experience of involvement in successful Change Management Outpatients Experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Salary:
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
193-6580803PCG-C Job locations
Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital
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Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor) This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment 5% of gross basic salary. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the
Prince Charles Eye Unit (Windsor)
for an ophthalmic nurse to learn and develop enhanced skills such as intravitreal injections (AMD & DMO), pre-operative assessment, and emergency eye care, to help meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients. The successful candidate will be part of a large and supportive team, working with the different ophthalmology sub-specialties. You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional, with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality ophthalmic care to our patients. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will: Be a supervisor to junior staff and support the department manager with the day-to-day running of the clinical activity. Assist with the delivery of the ophthalmic services at Prince Charles Eye Unit. Facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Be a role model and demonstrate leadership competencies, engaging with research and evidence-based practice. Support pre-operative assessment, developing essential skills such as undertaking biometry measurements and demonstrating knowledge relating to various ophthalmic procedures. Develop key competencies to support emergency eye care, including nursing assessment and triage of urgent patients. Undertake training according to local policies and procedures to support intravitreal injections (AMD & DMO), and work autonomously where appropriate. About us
Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor). Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded "Team of the Year" at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of West Berkshire. Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be. Job responsibilities
The post holder will: Support ophthalmology patients in a seamless journey through the sub-specialty pathways. Educate the patient on the management and control of symptoms and offer support following diagnosis. Demonstrate ophthalmic specialist skills and professional knowledge acquired through post-registration academic, clinical, leadership and management development. Demonstrate a proactive attitude to undertake training in essential ophthalmic skills. Ensure appropriate referral and communication with other members of the team to optimise patient care. Ensure patients are assessed and have care plans that are implemented and evaluated. Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area. Be responsible for ensuring that all patients in the caseload receive safe, competent nursing care. Manage the caseload and support junior colleagues. Encourage others to review their goals and achievements regularly. Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Experience of working within a Clinical NHS setting Evidence of IT Skills Evidence of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development Registered Nurse - Adult Nurse Sub Part 1 Ophthalmic Qualification SSSA Supervisor and Assessor Training, or equivalent Experience
Significant experience in post-qualification specialty Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing, coaching Experience within Ophthalmology Specialty Experience of involvement in successful Change Management Outpatients Experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Salary:
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
193-6580803PCG-C Job locations
Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital
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