University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Staff Nurse to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the Ophthalmic Department.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to be part of the ophthalmic team in The Royal Stoke Hospital Ophthalmology clinic / cataract suite and Ophthalmology Outpatients at the County Hospital Site in Stafford which are part of the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.

We are looking for someone who has experience working within the outpatient clinic setting or is willing to take part in further training. Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

Working in a friendly modern environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients.Within the Eye Department we can provide internal rotation through the following based upon previous experience:Main Outpatients which incorporates diagnostic treatments at Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites. The majority of time will be spent working at Royal Stoke site, responsibility will also include covering County Clinics which average out to once or twice a month.

  • Macula clinic - Including potential to learn skills to work within the Nurse led clinics (training will be provided)
  • Minor Operation suite.
  • Dedicated Cataract Day Surgery Unit & Ophthalmic Pre Operative Assessment.
  • Emergency Eye Clinic which is a stand-alone from main A&E unit.Paediatric ophthalmology.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5812476

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Bryony Washburn (see contact details below).

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information about this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Bryony Washburn (see contact details below).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse on the professional register

Desirable

  • Recognised Ophthalmology qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute Hospital setting

Desirable

  • Experience in Ophthalmology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Is able to recount\the requirements for high standard of care
  • Ability to use a computer
  • High Standard of Record keeping

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously

Other job requirements

Essential

  • Reliability
  • Flexibility
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse on the professional register

Desirable

  • Recognised Ophthalmology qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Has experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute Hospital setting

Desirable

  • Experience in Ophthalmology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Is able to recount\the requirements for high standard of care
  • Ability to use a computer
  • High Standard of Record keeping

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to use own initiative
  • Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously

Other job requirements

Essential

  • Reliability
  • Flexibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Ophthalmology Sister

Bryony Washburn

bryony.washburn@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674112

Details

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5812476

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


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