Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (Occasional overnight on calls expected as part of role)
Job ref: 419-3850242-RN-CSD
Site: Ophthalmology Dept, York Hospital
Town: York
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata/ per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately, some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
We are KIND
We are OPEN
We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview Would you like to work for a department in a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering high-quality healthcare with a personal touch?
Come and join a Trust that recognises the contribution that nurses make and values the work that you do.
Please note you must have an active UK NMC Pin and must include this in your application - PRN pins will not be shortlisted.
Nursing posts in Ophthalmology are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience, supported by a Senior Team, including a designated Mentor. Join us and make a real difference to the lives of patients with a diverse range of eye conditions across all ages.
Candidates interested in developing a career in Ophthalmology will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills, with rotation to the eye day case unit, main ophthalmology clinic, and our new macular service at York Community Stadium. One of the busiest and most clinically diverse specialities, ophthalmology provides the perfect platform to build your nursing career. You will contribute to the provision of elective and emergency care, all while developing your skills and knowledge in our Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
Undertake duties on different wards/departments as required by service demands.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Education and Training.
This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list and will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.
Working for our organisation We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification Qualifications
UK NMC Registered Nurse (PRN pins cannot be accepted).
Training
Willing to undergo training as necessary.
Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff.
Special Knowledge
Current issues in healthcare.
Standards of Professional Practice.
Awareness of specialty.
Practical Skills
Good written and verbal skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six-month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful, you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard, and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at the interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship
to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship.
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Name: Rachel Hedges
Job title: Senior Sister
Email address: rachel.hedges3@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01904 726164
Additional information:
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel Hedges via the above details or Andy Robinson (andy.robinson10@nhs.net) via email to arrange a meeting and tour of the department.
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Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (Occasional overnight on calls expected as part of role)
Job ref: 419-3850242-RN-CSD
Site: Ophthalmology Dept, York Hospital
Town: York
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pro rata/ per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/01/2025 23:59
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately, some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
We are KIND
We are OPEN
We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview Would you like to work for a department in a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering high-quality healthcare with a personal touch?
Come and join a Trust that recognises the contribution that nurses make and values the work that you do.
Please note you must have an active UK NMC Pin and must include this in your application - PRN pins will not be shortlisted.
Nursing posts in Ophthalmology are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience, supported by a Senior Team, including a designated Mentor. Join us and make a real difference to the lives of patients with a diverse range of eye conditions across all ages.
Candidates interested in developing a career in Ophthalmology will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills, with rotation to the eye day case unit, main ophthalmology clinic, and our new macular service at York Community Stadium. One of the busiest and most clinically diverse specialities, ophthalmology provides the perfect platform to build your nursing career. You will contribute to the provision of elective and emergency care, all while developing your skills and knowledge in our Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
Undertake duties on different wards/departments as required by service demands.
Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Education and Training.
This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list and will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.
Working for our organisation We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer, please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received, this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification Qualifications
UK NMC Registered Nurse (PRN pins cannot be accepted).
Training
Willing to undergo training as necessary.
Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff.
Special Knowledge
Current issues in healthcare.
Standards of Professional Practice.
Awareness of specialty.
Practical Skills
Good written and verbal skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six-month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful, you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard, and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at the interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship
to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points-based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship.
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Name: Rachel Hedges
Job title: Senior Sister
Email address: rachel.hedges3@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01904 726164
Additional information:
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Rachel Hedges via the above details or Andy Robinson (andy.robinson10@nhs.net) via email to arrange a meeting and tour of the department.
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