Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology department for an Ophthalmic nurse to learn the enhanced skill of intravitreal injections to help meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients. The successful candidate will be part of a large and supportive team, working with the Medical Retina (MR) Consultants, other nurse injectors, MR co-ordinators team and the current nursing staff at NNUH, Central Norwich Eye Clinic (CNEC) and Cromer.
Interview Date: 3rd October 2023
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The MR team are looking for a new nurse to join the Ophthalmology MR Specialist Nurse Team. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses with a minimum of two years ophthalmic experience to join our team.
You should be an enthusiastic and committed professional, with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality ophthalmic care to our patients. We work closely with all our ophthalmology teams and all health care professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse who is dynamic, friendly and who strives to provide an excellent standard of care.
You will need to be flexible and be prepared to work between the three sites at NNUH, Cromer and CNEC.
We are also able to offer part-time positions. Please state on your application how many hours you would be interested in applying for. Due to the limited time of the post not all opportunities identified in the JD may be available/offered.
Our values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence - PRIDE - are important to us as we take PRIDE in our work. We hope that in your application you will show us how you take PRIDE in your work.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
- Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trusts evidence based procedural documents.
- Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
- Practice as a professional, with confidence, authority and expertise, acting as a role model for all staff in the pursuit of clinical excellence and ensuring the provision of a high quality service.
- Ensure the practice of self and others is in accordance with the NMC Code and work within limits of competence
- Have a competent range of clinical skills to participate in Enhanced Clinical Skills. Be aware of the extended role status of all staff within area of responsibility
- Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines in relation to nursing practice across the Ophthalmology department.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and multi-disciplinary team. Communicate effectively with all supporting services and appropriate hospital departments. Advocate for patients as necessary.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
- Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trusts evidence based procedural documents.
- Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.
- Practice as a professional, with confidence, authority and expertise, acting as a role model for all staff in the pursuit of clinical excellence and ensuring the provision of a high quality service.
- Ensure the practice of self and others is in accordance with the NMC Code and work within limits of competence
- Have a competent range of clinical skills to participate in Enhanced Clinical Skills. Be aware of the extended role status of all staff within area of responsibility
- Contribute to the development of policies and guidelines in relation to nursing practice across the Ophthalmology department.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and multi-disciplinary team. Communicate effectively with all supporting services and appropriate hospital departments. Advocate for patients as necessary.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- To have completed the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent experience
- To have completed Post registration CPD/Ophthalmic/Leadership/Education
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 5, and significant experience in a position relevant to the specialty.
- Significant knowledge of current developments in clinical specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Leadership qualities
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- To have completed the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent experience
- To have completed Post registration CPD/Ophthalmic/Leadership/Education
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 5, and significant experience in a position relevant to the specialty.
- Significant knowledge of current developments in clinical specialty
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Leadership qualities
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
