Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Potter's Bar

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Job summary

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the clinic and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed. The probationary period may be extended or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.

Main duties of the job

To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows measuring intra ocular pressures after competency-based training.
Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments
To work in DAy Care, ensuring the surgical pathway is running smoothly and on the day cancellations are prevented. Working alongside the theatre team to ensuring good communication

About us

We strive to give people thebest possible visual healthso that they can live their lives to the full
We putpatientsat the centre of everything we do by treating everyone withrespectandcompassion
We undertake to use our resourceseffectively and efficientlyto deliverhigh quality care
We seek to build on our pioneeringlegacyby leading innovations in eye health
We recognise the worth of ourstaffby providing rewarding careers and supporting personal and professional development
We aim to provide seamless care throughprofessional team workingandstrong innovative partnerships
We are committed toacting responsiblyandbeing held accountablefor all we do

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-9769-D

Job locations

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows measuring Intra ocular pressures after competency-based training.
To work in Day Care, ensuring the surgical pathway is running smoothly and on the day cancellations are prevented. Keeping the patient experience and safety the key focus of your practice. Working alongside the theatre team to ensuring good communication. Liaising with the inpatient team to maintain up to date information is feedback to day

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows measuring Intra ocular pressures after competency-based training.
To work in Day Care, ensuring the surgical pathway is running smoothly and on the day cancellations are prevented. Keeping the patient experience and safety the key focus of your practice. Working alongside the theatre team to ensuring good communication. Liaising with the inpatient team to maintain up to date information is feedback to day

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience in working in Ophthalmology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience in working in Ophthalmology

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Potters Bar Community Hospital

Barnet Road

Potters Bar

EN6 2RY

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)