Job summary
Our Croydon Day Care Clinic is looking to recruit a Staff Nurse. Duties include.
Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients.
The assessment and care of patients in Day Care Unit.
The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning from the day care unit and rapid access clinic suite for each patient.
The post holder to rotate to RAC and Outpatient unit when the service requires.
To provide excellent patient care and management at Day Care Unit, Outpatient and Pre-assessment.
Have the skills, knowledge and expertise to be able to take appropriate action when dealing with patients within the specialty and during emergencies.
To assist in promoting and implementing the MEH Nursing Strategy in the department.
To be a visible presence for Moorfields Staff and patients.
Deputise in the absence of senior staff nurse and when needed.
To promote and maintain effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team between Moorfields Eye Hospital and the host Hospitals.
To facilitate and support student nurses to develop their competence and skills which will enable them to become competent practitioners.
Main duties of the job
To assist the service as ophthalmic clinical practitioner and ensure excellent care are given to the designated patient group.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the admission, planning, implementation and discharge of patients in the Ophthalmic Day Care.
Assist in the provision of evidence based nursing practice.
To assist with the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Assist in the investigation of complaints within the service. Report information and findings back to the Senior Nurse.
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.
About us
Based in the vibrant and fast developing high tech quarter centred around Croydon we have:
- A lively working atmosphere
- Easy and quick transport links
- Affordable housing in the coolest new developments right on the doorstep
- Career development opportunities for staff at all levels
- A range of attractive benefits that include eye care, generous holidays, and an excellent pension scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the service as ophthalmic clinical practitioner and ensure excellent care are given to the designated patient group.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the admission, planning, implementation and discharge of patients in the Ophthalmic Day Care.
Assist in the provision of evidence based nursing practice.
To assist with the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Assist in the investigation of complaints within the service. Report information and findings back to the Senior Nurse.
Quality
- Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
- Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
- Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.
Education and Leadership
- To help ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.
- To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.
- To assist with the development of junior nurses and others during their allocation to the service.
- To act as an advisor to junior staff.
- Support and participate in education and training programmes and assist in developing training programmes as required.
- To assist the Nursing Management, Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
- To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with Revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
- To assist in undertaking annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and PDP is current.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the service as ophthalmic clinical practitioner and ensure excellent care are given to the designated patient group.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the admission, planning, implementation and discharge of patients in the Ophthalmic Day Care.
Assist in the provision of evidence based nursing practice.
To assist with the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Assist in the investigation of complaints within the service. Report information and findings back to the Senior Nurse.
Quality
- Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
- Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
- Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.
Education and Leadership
- To help ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.
- To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.
- To assist with the development of junior nurses and others during their allocation to the service.
- To act as an advisor to junior staff.
- Support and participate in education and training programmes and assist in developing training programmes as required.
- To assist the Nursing Management, Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
- To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with Revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
- To assist in undertaking annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and PDP is current.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience as a Qualified nurse
Desirable
- Day care or pre-assessment or outpatient experience
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Good communication skills & flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1
Experience
Essential
- At least 6 months experience as a Qualified nurse
Desirable
- Day care or pre-assessment or outpatient experience
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Good communication skills & flexible
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).
