Job summary
- Main area
- Opthalmology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working will also be required)
- Job ref
- 359-6481768-T2
- Employer
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Medway Hospital
- Town
- Gillingham
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the eye dept for an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse to work in our busy eye dept. Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of care pathways within the ophthalmology service, without supervision.
Based in the Ophthalmology outpatients department, at Medway Maritime Hospital, but may be required to travel and work in the ophthalmology clinics at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, if required.
Main duties of the job
You will be assisting in the smooth running of services within all settings of the department. You would be expected to undergo training and competency rating in order to expand your role in assisting medical staff. You will be accountable to the senior nurse in the dept.
Some of the expected responsibilities include visual field testing, OCT scanning, vision testing, assisting in medical procedures, basic observation taking. You must have good interpersonal skills and be adaptable as the workload can change quickly. You should be of an empathetic character and previous experience of ophthalmology is preferred.
Working for our organisation
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.
We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.
In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmic qualification or willingness to undertake an ophthalmic qualification
- An understanding of health and safety and infection control
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Post-registration experience
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in ophthalmology outpatients setting
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Evident commitment to patient-centred care
- Adaptable and flexible
- An effective team player
- Awareness of own limitations
- Able to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
- Utilises a problem-solving approach to work
- Responsible and reliable
Desirable criteria
- IT/Keyboard skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Olutoyin Adeyemo
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01634 835792
- Additional information
Sheila Craft
Matron for Ophthalmology
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