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 Auckland 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 teamwork. 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 predominantly Monday to Friday, but we do work in urgent care on Saturday and Sunday mornings and on bank holidays apart from Christmas and New Year, which is all done on a rotational 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, look after patients in the injection room, and learn triage skills for eye urgent care. Opportunities to learn pre-assessment are also available.
Nurses also cannulate for angiography and give IV drugs.
Qualified nurses learn organizational skills by acting as the ward coordinator, and paperwork entails prepping the packs for each day's 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 center 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.
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 that values its staff and places emphasis 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 teamwork. 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 interpersonal skills Willingness to undertake further training if required Able to work under pressure Enthusiasm
Desirable
Ophthalmology qualification
Experience
Essential
NMC Registered Nurse, suitable 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
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9439-25-0071 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 Auckland 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 teamwork. 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 predominantly Monday to Friday, but we do work in urgent care on Saturday and Sunday mornings and on bank holidays apart from Christmas and New Year, which is all done on a rotational 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, look after patients in the injection room, and learn triage skills for eye urgent care. Opportunities to learn pre-assessment are also available.
Nurses also cannulate for angiography and give IV drugs.
Qualified nurses learn organizational skills by acting as the ward coordinator, and paperwork entails prepping the packs for each day's 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 center 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.
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 that values its staff and places emphasis 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 teamwork. 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 interpersonal skills Willingness to undertake further training if required Able to work under pressure Enthusiasm
Desirable
Ophthalmology qualification
Experience
Essential
NMC Registered Nurse, suitable 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
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9439-25-0071 #J-18808-Ljbffr
