Do you have an interest in ophthalmology? An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen in ophthalmic outpatients. This is a rotational post between the Eye Care Centre, Leighton Hospital, and the new surgical centre, Northwich.
Ophthalmic outpatients is an extremely busy department, caring for a wide range of patients with various conditions, reviewing approximately 4000 patients each month between clinics held at Leighton Hospital and Northwich Infirmary.
Occasional rotation to the Northwich site will be required.
Any staff nurse working within the Eye Care Centre will gain a wide range of experience, such as overseeing different specialty clinics, carrying out vision testing, children's clinics, assisting practitioners with intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques, and conducting telephone preoperative clinics.
Our Trust is a friendly and supportive place to work. We're committed to providing a supportive and safe environment for Nurses to work in, providing careers, not just jobs. In return, we're looking for caring, skilled professionals who can deliver the care our patients deserve.
Main duties of the job
An experienced healthcare professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who can carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including areas of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team (e.g., infection control), by working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development, and supervision of the team.
Job responsibilities
This is an extremely busy department. Responsibilities include:
Assessing patients' vision using various techniques. Assisting in a theatre clean room environment. Completing diagnostic tests for patients. Carrying out telephone and face-to-face preoperative assessments for cataract surgery. Taking on leadership, education, and supervision of the team. Leading department huddles. Coordinating ophthalmic clinics on a daily basis. Contributing to the ophthalmic health of all patients. Involving patients/relatives/carers in the delivery of care. Providing and developing a safe quality of care for patients and carers.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE
Essential RGN/RSCN/RM/RN Child Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues. Importance of equality, diversity, and rights in patient care. Evidence of continued learning.
Desirable Evidence of advanced knowledge in a specialist field. Evidence of practice. Additional qualifications in a specific area.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential Proven clinical expertise. Examples of effective teamwork.
Skills
Essential Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in various settings. Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff. Ability to present factual information and deal with questions. Importance of quality of care and changes in practice. Ability to develop leadership skills. Research and audit skills. Ability to contribute to departmental policy. IT skills/email.
Desirable Evidence of advanced skills in a specialist field. Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside the team. Evidence of leadership skills. Evidence of contribution to guidelines/policies. Evidence of practice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (reasonable adjustments made under DDA)
Essential Good attendance record. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.
Employer details
Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 4QJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
412-S&C-VIN-5896-B #J-18808-Ljbffr
Ophthalmic outpatients is an extremely busy department, caring for a wide range of patients with various conditions, reviewing approximately 4000 patients each month between clinics held at Leighton Hospital and Northwich Infirmary.
Occasional rotation to the Northwich site will be required.
Any staff nurse working within the Eye Care Centre will gain a wide range of experience, such as overseeing different specialty clinics, carrying out vision testing, children's clinics, assisting practitioners with intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques, and conducting telephone preoperative clinics.
Our Trust is a friendly and supportive place to work. We're committed to providing a supportive and safe environment for Nurses to work in, providing careers, not just jobs. In return, we're looking for caring, skilled professionals who can deliver the care our patients deserve.
Main duties of the job
An experienced healthcare professional competent in all aspects of care planning, who can carry out a wide range of clinical skills, including areas of specialist clinical expertise and advice within the team (e.g., infection control), by working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
The post holder will also take an active part in the leadership, education, development, and supervision of the team.
Job responsibilities
This is an extremely busy department. Responsibilities include:
Assessing patients' vision using various techniques. Assisting in a theatre clean room environment. Completing diagnostic tests for patients. Carrying out telephone and face-to-face preoperative assessments for cataract surgery. Taking on leadership, education, and supervision of the team. Leading department huddles. Coordinating ophthalmic clinics on a daily basis. Contributing to the ophthalmic health of all patients. Involving patients/relatives/carers in the delivery of care. Providing and developing a safe quality of care for patients and carers.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE
Essential RGN/RSCN/RM/RN Child Detailed knowledge of professional accountability and NHS issues. Importance of equality, diversity, and rights in patient care. Evidence of continued learning.
Desirable Evidence of advanced knowledge in a specialist field. Evidence of practice. Additional qualifications in a specific area.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential Proven clinical expertise. Examples of effective teamwork.
Skills
Essential Excellent communication skills, ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in various settings. Ability to participate in meetings/discussions with senior staff. Ability to present factual information and deal with questions. Importance of quality of care and changes in practice. Ability to develop leadership skills. Research and audit skills. Ability to contribute to departmental policy. IT skills/email.
Desirable Evidence of advanced skills in a specialist field. Evidence of contribution to meetings/discussions outside the team. Evidence of leadership skills. Evidence of contribution to guidelines/policies. Evidence of practice.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (reasonable adjustments made under DDA)
Essential Good attendance record. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.
Employer details
Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 4QJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
412-S&C-VIN-5896-B #J-18808-Ljbffr
