Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the specialty of Ophthalmology for a Specialist Nurse. We are looking for an innovative forward-thinking nurse to work within our Trust wide service who wishes to grow their clinical and leadership skills within this specialty and have the opportunity to develop themselves in line with their personal development plan.
A key expectation of the role is for the senior nurse to work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of practice. It is envisaged that 100% of this role will be spent in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work and develop further at an enhanced level of practice utilizing post graduate experience, knowledge and skills in Ophthalmology specialty. They will manage discrete aspects of a patient's care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, within their scope of practice, aligned to the four pillars of practice and aligned to Trust policy, 'Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Level Practice- Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs),' contributing to nursing/midwifery/AHP practice which improves the quality of care to patients.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and their care givers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Ophthalmology specialty aligned to the four pillars of practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree program
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Ophthalmology chosen specialty
Desirable
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent.
- Able to carry out intravitreal injections
- Able to carry out Biometry
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Ophthalmology specialty aligned to the four pillars of practice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching and facilitation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Health related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree program
- Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/ qualification within Ophthalmology chosen specialty
Desirable
- Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent.
- Able to carry out intravitreal injections
- Able to carry out Biometry
Skills
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT
Desirable
- Clinical Audit skills and experience relevant to role
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).
