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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-OPT-BA-1751-I
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff on Sea
Salary
£28,407 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2024 23:59

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Staff Nurse

Band 5

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend,  is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a Nurse who will collaboratively function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Paediatric Department working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the Ward Philosophy.  The Nurse is expected to work and support the Ophthalmology Directorate as a whole across 3 sites, inclusive of outpatients, the eye ward, pre assessment and ophthalmic casualties.

The Nurse will assist the department in the provision and maintenance of a seamless service & high-quality care to patients in accordance with Clinical Governance within the ward/department.  To contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice in the light of research current best evidence and legislation.

It is expected that the Nurse as a reflective practitioner will continue to develop their own capabilities and Nursing knowledge in line with the Trusts career pathway where education is supported. The Nurse will ensure they maintain an up-to-date portfolio of evidence

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of holistic nursing care

To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated

To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process

You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure ward compliance with hospital policies and procedures

To act as a team leader when competency achieved

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registerd Nurse
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience working in acute setting
Desirable criteria
  • Some experience in Ophthalmology

Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and senior personal

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bernadette Mellett
Job title
Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268592220
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