We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to complement our welcoming multi-disciplinary team within the Eye Outpatients and Eye Casualty Department.
The department currently offers a range of services for both adult and paediatric patients accessing the service for elective and acute treatment. The successful candidate will rotate between both departments, delivering safe, effective, high-quality care to our patients.
This is a great opportunity to join our team and to be involved in the future of Ophthalmology care here at The James Cook University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside our growing team and develop skills specific to ophthalmology to be able to run pre-assessment clinics, fundus fluorescein angiograms, venepuncture, assessments of eye casualty patients, and much more.
The role involves ensuring patients receive all of the necessary tests required prior to seeing the doctor in clinic.
The candidate will need excellent communication and IT skills and have the ability to troubleshoot patient enquiries over the telephone.
NMC registration is required.
About us
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery, and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.
The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential Current NMC Registration Registered General Nurse Degree or Diploma in Nursing
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential Experience working within an acute or community setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential Commitment to the development of self and others. Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
328-HNO-6780390 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The department currently offers a range of services for both adult and paediatric patients accessing the service for elective and acute treatment. The successful candidate will rotate between both departments, delivering safe, effective, high-quality care to our patients.
This is a great opportunity to join our team and to be involved in the future of Ophthalmology care here at The James Cook University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work alongside our growing team and develop skills specific to ophthalmology to be able to run pre-assessment clinics, fundus fluorescein angiograms, venepuncture, assessments of eye casualty patients, and much more.
The role involves ensuring patients receive all of the necessary tests required prior to seeing the doctor in clinic.
The candidate will need excellent communication and IT skills and have the ability to troubleshoot patient enquiries over the telephone.
NMC registration is required.
About us
South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a designated major trauma centre and provides all its specialties from one site which is unique for a hospital of its size. It provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracics, vascular surgery, and cancer services. It has 1,024 beds, a 24-hour acute admissions unit and an emergency department which houses the major trauma centre for Durham, East Cleveland, Tees Valley and North Yorkshire and has its own helipad. In 2012 the Middlesbrough hospital completed a £35 million redevelopment of its cancer services and is now proud to provide some of the best facilities in Europe. The James Cook University Hospital has a modern, central operating suite containing 20 well-equipped theatres and a 16-bedded intensive care unit. There is also an Institute of Learning, Research and Innovation on site, embracing postgraduate medical education, undergraduate teaching centre, nurse training school, the school of radiography and library facilities.
The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is an essential part of our organisation and an important point of delivery for the community. It is one of the smallest district general hospitals in the country and has 189 inpatient beds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential Current NMC Registration Registered General Nurse Degree or Diploma in Nursing
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential Experience working within an acute or community setting.
Personal Attributes
Essential Commitment to the development of self and others. Willingness to undertake further training and development.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
328-HNO-6780390 #J-18808-Ljbffr
