Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Opthalmology
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Weekend working will also be required)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 359-6481768-T2
- Cyflogwr
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Medway Hospital
- Tref
- Gillingham
- Cyflog
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 05/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology
Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered nurse
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ophthalmic qualification or willingness to undertake an ophthalmic qualification
- An understanding of health and safety and infection control
Experience & Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Post-registration experience
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience in ophthalmology outpatients setting
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- IT/Keyboard skills
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Olutoyin Adeyemo
- Teitl y swydd
- Unit Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01634 835792
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Sheila Craft
Matron for Ophthalmology
Rhestr swyddi gyda Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth