Job summary
Paediatric Registered Nurse (Part Time)
OPHTHALMOLOGY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT HRI
The award winning Ophthalmology Outpatient Department HRI has vacancies for dynamic and highly motivated Paediatric Registered Nurses to join our progressive and friendly multi-disciplinary team. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of patient focused care using up to date technology in a well-equipped purpose built modern facility.
Main duties of the job
We actively support professional development and successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills to deliver patient care to adults and children with a diverse range of chronic and acute eye conditions. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to expand their scope of professional practice and participate in a variety of interesting nurse-led clinics.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the delivery of high quality patient focused care, and be able to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to promote service needs. Evidence of clinical and professional development, participation in evidence-based practice and an ability to work under own initiative is required. Excellent communication skills are essential.
Previous ophthalmic or outpatient experience would be an advantage, however candidates who demonstrate a genuine interest will be considered and training will be provided.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Katy Rutter - Ophthalmic Outpatient Sister on 01482 816655.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Registered Nurse
- Up to date NMC registration
Desirable
- Registered mentor.
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Ophthalmic nursing qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Mandatory training
- Basic knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment involved.
- Basic leadership skills.
- Interest in ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment involved.
- Previous experience in ophthalmology.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards.
- Show knowledge in health and safety issues, such as safeguarding and risk assessments.
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence-based practice.
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Registered Nurse
- Up to date NMC registration
Desirable
- Registered mentor.
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Ophthalmic nursing qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Mandatory training
- Basic knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment involved.
- Basic leadership skills.
- Interest in ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment involved.
- Previous experience in ophthalmology.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards.
- Show knowledge in health and safety issues, such as safeguarding and risk assessments.
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence-based practice.
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
- Facilitate learning of others.
Special Attributes
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good timekeeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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).
