1021 – Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist Sister

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Full time
An exciting opportunity for a qualified nurse with an interest in the field of ophthalmology who is keen to develop into a specialist practice role.

Join our dynamic and ambitious multidisciplinary team which includes consultants, speciality doctors, orthoptists, ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmic technicians, and ophthalmic health care assistants. Benefits include excellent training opportunities leading to specialist roles in areas such as glaucoma, medical retina, pre-assessment, and Emergency Triage.

Ophthalmic qualification desirable but training and support given to candidate to do in post.

This role is a 12 months fixed term / secondment opportunity.

The interview date will be 10/01/2025.

Main duties of the job

Function as a professional role model for the Nursing team, demonstrating clinical and managerial skill.

Ensure staff work within current policies and guidelines to meet the requirements of statutory bodies and the Trust.

Key roles include history taking, pre-assessments for cataract surgery, biometry, emergency triage, and glaucoma.

Participate in the training and development needs of staff to ensure the team is equipped to fulfil the needs of the service and that individuals have equitable access to development opportunities.

Demonstrate a high commitment to professional and personal development to ensure that professional competencies are maintained and developed to continue to meet the needs of the service, maintaining an up-to-date Personal Development Plan.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Current healthcare issues Quality benchmarking Quality, audit and its application Clinical Governance Healthcare Commission Standards for Better Health Risk management and NHSLA Health and Safety Confidentiality Statutory and professional requirements NHS policy Essence of Care

Qualifications

Essential

1st level registered Non Medical Prescribing Qualification Specialist post registration qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. Ophthalmic Diploma Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Qualification/998 equivalent D32/33 NVQ Btec Mentoring

Desirable

Willing to undertake further postgraduate qualifications. Recognised leadership development programme attendance.

Experience

Essential

Extensive post registration experience with significant experience in a dedicated Ophthalmic service. Recent evidence of continuing, post registration education and development.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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