Job summary
We have an opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Nurse to join our specialised team within the Ophthalmology department .
The roles offer the opportunity for staff to work within our eye department and extended community diagnostic hub. With support from the Lead Ophthalmology Nurse and eye team you will be leading a dynamic team of junior nurses and ophthalmic technicians.
Essential: substantial Band 5 experience within the Ophthalmology speciality. Slit lamp experience and Intravitreal injection training.
Qualifications: RGN, Mentorship qualification and Ophthalmology Course.
Development Opportunities: Training needs will be evaluated and development plans implemented to support you with your own personal and professional development needs. There are a wide range of learning opportunities including staff management - Roster Skills - Budget/Finance - Patient pathways - and teaching opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an advocate for the patient/family and significant others.
- Demonstrate politeness courteously and sensitivity when dealing with patients.
- Maintain good customer relations by keeping patients well informed.
- Facilitate patient advocacy as required ensuring that patients are able to make informed choices.
- Maintain the patients right to dignity and privacy.
- Providing a visible and authoritative presence to whom, patients can communicate with for assistance help and advice.
- Recognise the legal implications of nursing documentation therefore maintain accurate and legible record-keeping in keeping with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Liaise with and support all members within the Ophthalmology Department. Work with the team to develop a sense of cohesion and participate in Team Building Communication meetings, thus advancing the service.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and relatives.
- To be able to problem-solve communication barriers and act appropriately.
- Be proactive in managing incidences / complaints and respond to both verbal and written complaints in line with Trust policy.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as an advocate for the patient/family and significant others.
- Demonstrate politeness courteously and sensitivity when dealing with patients.
- Maintain good customer relations by keeping patients well informed.
- Facilitate patient advocacy as required ensuring that patients are able to make informed choices.
- Maintain the patients right to dignity and privacy.
- Providing a visible and authoritative presence to whom, patients can communicate with for assistance help and advice.
- Recognise the legal implications of nursing documentation therefore maintain accurate and legible record-keeping in keeping with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Liaise with and support all members within the Ophthalmology Department. Work with the team to develop a sense of cohesion and participate in Team Building Communication meetings, thus advancing the service.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and relatives.
- To be able to problem-solve communication barriers and act appropriately.
- Be proactive in managing incidences / complaints and respond to both verbal and written complaints in line with Trust policy.
Level of clinical responsibility:
- To provide support and demonstrate sound clinical leadership and ensure there are mechanisms in place to share good practice, encouraging and directing innovation in ongoing Ophthalmology Nursing Development.
- Have a visible presence in the clinic and exercise a high degree of personal and professional critical judgement.
- Make decisions independently about patient care.
- Support manager, junior staff and students.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior staff HCAs and students, acting as their mentor.
- To promote and facilitate best practice in all aspects of care delivered to patients, their relatives and/or carers. Work with the team to facilitate new practice and developments.
- Accept responsibility and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ensure appropriate information is available to all Ophthalmology patients.
- To carry an ongoing caseload of patients working with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate care
- Enable staff to exercise accountability within a framework of accountability
- Support the manager in Identifying clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is taken in accordance with the Trust Risk Management Policy providing expert advice.
- Contribute to the investigations of accidents, complaints and untoward incidents within the Ophthalmology Department. And report directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
- Support developments relating to legible clinical documentation in the Ophthalmology OPD setting.
- Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and critical judgment.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as an advocate for the patient/family and significant others.
- Demonstrate politeness courteously and sensitivity when dealing with patients.
- Maintain good customer relations by keeping patients well informed.
- Facilitate patient advocacy as required ensuring that patients are able to make informed choices.
- Maintain the patients right to dignity and privacy.
- Providing a visible and authoritative presence to whom, patients can communicate with for assistance help and advice.
- Recognise the legal implications of nursing documentation therefore maintain accurate and legible record-keeping in keeping with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Liaise with and support all members within the Ophthalmology Department. Work with the team to develop a sense of cohesion and participate in Team Building Communication meetings, thus advancing the service.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers and relatives.
- To be able to problem-solve communication barriers and act appropriately.
- Be proactive in managing incidences / complaints and respond to both verbal and written complaints in line with Trust policy.
Level of clinical responsibility:
- To provide support and demonstrate sound clinical leadership and ensure there are mechanisms in place to share good practice, encouraging and directing innovation in ongoing Ophthalmology Nursing Development.
- Have a visible presence in the clinic and exercise a high degree of personal and professional critical judgement.
- Make decisions independently about patient care.
- Support manager, junior staff and students.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior staff HCAs and students, acting as their mentor.
- To promote and facilitate best practice in all aspects of care delivered to patients, their relatives and/or carers. Work with the team to facilitate new practice and developments.
- Accept responsibility and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ensure appropriate information is available to all Ophthalmology patients.
- To carry an ongoing caseload of patients working with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate care
- Enable staff to exercise accountability within a framework of accountability
- Support the manager in Identifying clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is taken in accordance with the Trust Risk Management Policy providing expert advice.
- Contribute to the investigations of accidents, complaints and untoward incidents within the Ophthalmology Department. And report directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
- Support developments relating to legible clinical documentation in the Ophthalmology OPD setting.
- Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and critical judgment.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
written information
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree
- substantial experience working in eye clinic
- oSkills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients in Ophthalmic Nursing
Desirable
- Ophthalmology Course
- Leadership course
- competence in goldman tonometry
written application and questions
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree
- substantial experience working in eye clinic
- oSkills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients in Ophthalmic Nursing
Desirable
- Ophthalmology Course
- Leadership course
- competence in goldman tonometry
Person Specification
written information
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree
- substantial experience working in eye clinic
- oSkills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients in Ophthalmic Nursing
Desirable
- Ophthalmology Course
- Leadership course
- competence in goldman tonometry
written application and questions
Essential
- Registered Nurse degree
- substantial experience working in eye clinic
- oSkills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients in Ophthalmic Nursing
Desirable
- Ophthalmology Course
- Leadership course
- competence in goldman tonometry
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
