Job summary
OOPD at St James is open 07:30 - 20:00 and
Seacroft 08:00-17:30 Monday to Friday. There is a requirement to work on a rota
basis at the weekend to provide support to acute patients who are seen in the
outpatients department. This is between the hours of 08:00-18:00. There is
also an expectation for you to work on rotation in our peripheral site at
Seacroft Hospital.As a Staff Nurse, you will take the lead to ensure that
patients receive high standard of care provide and undertakes appropriate tests
and supporting them through their journey in the clinic. You will be required
to support patients during investigations and procedures such as injections to
the eye, various types of surgery, post operative treatment and laser
treatment.There will be opportunities for you to work in Ophthalmology
subspecialties to further enhance your skills. Training will be provided. We
have vacancies for enthusiastic full-time and part-time band 5 nurses who value
team working and have the desire and drive to ensure patients receive a high
standard of care. In return, we can offer the opportunity for you to develop
your Ophthalmic nursing skills by working with our experienced and
knowledgeable team. We are able to offer
an excellent environment for training and professional development with
in-house training and educational updates.It is a busy, fast paced environment
that requires a motivated and dynamic individual who is patient-centred, compassionate and
sensitive to the needs of patient
Main duties of the job
To
provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of individualised programmes of care.
To
deliver care without supervision
To
take charge of the department as necessary in the absence of the sister or
Charge Nurse.
To
participate in the in-service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior
staff, post basic learners and students.
To
take responsibility as the prime care provider and coordinating the delivery of
patient care for patients attending clinic.
To
promote confidence in our commitment to provide excellent compassionate patient
care.
As
a band 5 nurse you will undertake and be responsible for the clinical
management and co-ordination of high quality , safe care on the unit on a daily
basis. You will be an approachable, pro-active individual with sound clinical skills and knowledge .
You will work closely with the wider
multi-disciplinary team.
You
will be required to demonstrate that you possess and embrace the values that
are the embodiment of the Leeds way, that you aspire to continue to learn and
develop within the role, becoming an expert to ensure we provide the best
possible care. YOU will contribute to the provision of professional, clinical
and supervision for the nursing team. The jobholder is responsible for helping
to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the patient
at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery.
About us
The
Eye Department is the largest provider of specialist Ophthalmology services in
the Yorkshire region and provides a specialist ophthalmology service for
patients in Leeds, Yorkshire and from across the north of England.We strive to
work as a team and be the centre of excellence, putting our patients at the
centre to deliver patient focused care. We encourage staff to voice concerns in
an open and honest way and open to ideas to improve patient experience and
change practice to improve efficiency so that we deliver what we promise. We
have on-going improving patient experience projects and each team member is
actively encouraged to lead and be involved in all projects, irrespective of
their banding. The nursing staff work a variety of shift patterns to ensure
service delivery. Some staff work fixed days, fixed hours, some are part-time,
some are full-time. Our clinics run 7 days a week at St James Hospital
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurses
working in the Ophthalmology OPD provide a range of services including but not
limited to, assessment of patients, measuring visual acuity and intraocular
pressure, instilling eye drops, measuring visual fields and supporting patients
care.
The
role of the ophthalmic nurse within the Ophthalmology OPD at St James Hospital
is assessing and treating patients with various eye conditions. The high number
of patients attending the outpatient department poses particular problems for
the nurse, as she will be unable to learn about each patient's individual needs
in detail and will need to action in a timely manner in order to maintain the
patient flow in clinic and avoid delays. She must be aware of those patients
who require particular attention in respect of their communication and mobility
difficulties, which may result from visual impairment or from other physical
impairments or both. These patients will usually be elderly although not
always. The nurse needs to be aware of any special needs or circumstances and
action accordingly and without delay.
At
Seacroft Hospital the registered nurse is required to assist with intravitreal
injections (approximately 50 patients a day) or look after glaucoma patients
(up to 50 patients a day) and the expectations of the role are the same as at
St James's Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nurses
working in the Ophthalmology OPD provide a range of services including but not
limited to, assessment of patients, measuring visual acuity and intraocular
pressure, instilling eye drops, measuring visual fields and supporting patients
care.
The
role of the ophthalmic nurse within the Ophthalmology OPD at St James Hospital
is assessing and treating patients with various eye conditions. The high number
of patients attending the outpatient department poses particular problems for
the nurse, as she will be unable to learn about each patient's individual needs
in detail and will need to action in a timely manner in order to maintain the
patient flow in clinic and avoid delays. She must be aware of those patients
who require particular attention in respect of their communication and mobility
difficulties, which may result from visual impairment or from other physical
impairments or both. These patients will usually be elderly although not
always. The nurse needs to be aware of any special needs or circumstances and
action accordingly and without delay.
At
Seacroft Hospital the registered nurse is required to assist with intravitreal
injections (approximately 50 patients a day) or look after glaucoma patients
(up to 50 patients a day) and the expectations of the role are the same as at
St James's Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2)
- Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- Ability to travel in between Trust premises
Experience
Essential
- Current issues in health care
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Excellent interpersonal skills
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).
