Job summary
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of conduct and to be responsible for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients and their relatives and carers, ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Eye Casualty Department.
To always act as a role model and support the senior team members to ensure organisational goals and objectives are met within the department.
Main duties of the job
Telephone triage patients with ophthalmic emergencies and make decisions about the most suitable pathway for that patient.
Examine, diagnose and treat a cohort of patients in the Urgent and RAC with anterior segment eye emergencies.
Supervise, assess and provide support to junior/new staff and student nurses.
When taking charge in the absence of the eye casualty sister is directly responsible for ensuring the smooth day to day running of the Eye Casualty Department.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To foster effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team and lead the team to ensure that the service provided adequately caters for all the patients.
When taking charge in the absence of the eye casualty sister is directly responsible for ensuring that the clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in thedepartment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To foster effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team and lead the team to ensure that the service provided adequately caters for all the patients.
When taking charge in the absence of the eye casualty sister is directly responsible for ensuring that the clinical, professional and cleanliness standards are maintained in thedepartment.
Person Specification
Education, Training& Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Current NMC qualification
- Educated to Registered Nurse level 1
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and extensive post registration ophthalmology experience
- Clinical knowledge in ophthalmic emergencies
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- IT literate
- Leadership skills/Negotiator/Motivator
Desirable
- previous clinical practice in minor illness/injuries
Personal qualities and Attribute
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Self-motivated
- Works well under pressure
- Flexible/Innovative/Enthusiastic
Person Specification
Education, Training& Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Current NMC qualification
- Educated to Registered Nurse level 1
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge and extensive post registration ophthalmology experience
- Clinical knowledge in ophthalmic emergencies
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
- IT literate
- Leadership skills/Negotiator/Motivator
Desirable
- previous clinical practice in minor illness/injuries
Personal qualities and Attribute
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Self-motivated
- Works well under pressure
- Flexible/Innovative/Enthusiastic
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).
