Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse to work in our Eye Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Orpington Hospital. The service offers a comprehensive service that gives the post holder an opportunity to learn a new and interesting speciality or progress their current ophthalmic role, skills and knowledge.
We are looking for someone who embraces change, while working with the care group to implement new ways of working who always has the patient at the centre of all they do.
You will care for patients attending their eye appointment or procedure, coordinate clinical activity, complete various diagnostic eye tests, assist with ocular procedures and use their holistic knowledge to develop pre-assessment and rapid access assessment skills and much more.
You must demonstrate caring qualities, deliver high quantity care with excellent communication skills, and work well in a multi-professional team so patients are supported and move through the department in a timely and safe manner.
If you are motivated, with Ophthalmology experience or willing to learn this speciality, and interested in progressing their managerial and leadership abilities then please apply.
Queen Mary's Eye Department is a 7 day service outpatient service.
Main duties of the job
At Kings, emphasis is put on the need to ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. They work and behave in line with the Trust values: kindness, respectful and a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users
To be a safe and effective practitioner able to provide high quality nursing care to patients and support relatives.To work with support, within a multi-disciplinary team to provide continuing care to a specified group of patients.To supervise and teach junior members of staff and learners as appropriate.Involve and support patients, relatives, significant other, carers in the care process. Toobtain ophthalmology care group knowledge and skills and maintain own personal development.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To practice within the NMC the Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times.
- To assess, plan and evaluate individualized programmes of care for patients in partnership with the patient, their carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families. To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines. To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed as appropriate.
- To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department.
- To communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff. To act in a professional manner at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To practice within the NMC the Code: Professional Standards (2015) and adhere to this at all times.
- To assess, plan and evaluate individualized programmes of care for patients in partnership with the patient, their carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- To support and assist in the health education of patients and their families. To ensure care is delivered in accordance with latest evidence based practice guidelines. To ensure that patients and next of kin are informed as appropriate.
- To maintain up to date and comprehensive records of care in accordance with NMC and legal requirements. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To support junior colleagues, students, and visitors to the department.
- To communication and customer care skills with patients and their relatives/carers, thereby acting as a positive role model for nurses and other staff. To act in a professional manner at all times.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment.
Skills and Compentencies
Essential
- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
- Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience relevant to the clinical area.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment.
Skills and Compentencies
Essential
- Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
- Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience relevant to the clinical area.
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.
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.
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).
