Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team in Ophthalmology at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.
We are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for excellence within the delivery of patient care.
The post holder is responsible for providing a range of specialist services to patients attending the Eye/ENT Clinic Department and is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff.
The post holder will develop the necessary skills to become a clinically competent Ophthalmic registered nurse.
All staff nurses will support and supervise unqualified members of staff as this is a key component of the role. He/she has a valuable role in enhancing clinical practice and meeting the clinical governance agenda of the Trust.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & children is required for the post.
Main duties of the job
- To take on the role of the registered nurse within the Eye/ENT Clinic and to ensure the smooth and safe running of the clinic sessions.
- To assist the clinician with any process and procedure necessary for the examination, investigation and treatment for patients.
- Give appropriate information, advice when necessary, including health education and health promotion information, to patients both verbally and written.
- Administer drops and other ophthalmic treatments as necessary according to policy.
- To conduct tests and investigations according to Trust policies.
- To liaise with staff and departments about patients conditions and needs.
- To complete any necessary documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidance.
- To act at all times in the interest of patients and their families ensuring that a quality service is provided.
- To expand and maintain existing skills to meet patient service delivery
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To take on the role of the registered nurse within the Eye/ENT Clinic and to ensure the smooth and safe running of the clinic sessions.
- To assist the clinician with any process and procedure necessary for the examination, investigation and treatment for patients.
- Give appropriate information, advice when necessary, including health education and health promotion information, to patients both verbally and written.
- Administer drops and other ophthalmic treatments as necessary according to policy.
- To conduct tests and investigations according to Trust policies.
- To liaise with staff and departments about patients conditions and needs.
- To complete any necessary documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidance.
- To act at all times in the interest of patients and their families ensuring that a quality service is provided.
- To expand and maintain existing skills to meet patient service delivery.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain appropriate NMC registration
- To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes.
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
- To be a caring, clinically competent registered nurse who ensures patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times.
- To ensure the confidentiality of patient information at all times
- To ensure that all Eye/ENT Clinics, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and that any amendments to policies are acted upon immediately
- To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised.
- To be aware of all child protection and safeguarding responsibilities appropriately and according to procedure
- Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate.
- Take part in further training to become competent in Ophthalmic procedures
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise Health Care Assistants and students as and when required.
- Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To take on the role of the registered nurse within the Eye/ENT Clinic and to ensure the smooth and safe running of the clinic sessions.
- To assist the clinician with any process and procedure necessary for the examination, investigation and treatment for patients.
- Give appropriate information, advice when necessary, including health education and health promotion information, to patients both verbally and written.
- Administer drops and other ophthalmic treatments as necessary according to policy.
- To conduct tests and investigations according to Trust policies.
- To liaise with staff and departments about patients conditions and needs.
- To complete any necessary documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC guidance.
- To act at all times in the interest of patients and their families ensuring that a quality service is provided.
- To expand and maintain existing skills to meet patient service delivery.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain appropriate NMC registration
- To be aware of and practice professionally in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice.
- To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for the future registration purposes.
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
- To be a caring, clinically competent registered nurse who ensures patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times.
- To ensure the confidentiality of patient information at all times
- To ensure that all Eye/ENT Clinics, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and that any amendments to policies are acted upon immediately
- To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised.
- To be aware of all child protection and safeguarding responsibilities appropriately and according to procedure
- Implement and evaluate programmes of care to meet needs of patients and undertake all forms of care within the clinical environment.
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- To participate in the teaching of students and the in-service training of qualified nurses and health care assistants and act as facilitator/mentor/preceptor as appropriate.
- Take part in further training to become competent in Ophthalmic procedures
LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise Health Care Assistants and students as and when required.
- Supervise Junior Staff Nurses once deemed sufficiently competent and experienced in role by Ward Manager.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the ward manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st Level Nurse
- Evidence of commitment to relevant continuing education at Degree level
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Be able to work under remote supervision
- Evidence of the delivery of compassionate care
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate clinical experience for the number of years qualified and practicing as a registered nurse
- Evidence of supporting students once qualified
- Experience working within an Outpatient setting
- Qualified for a minimum of 2 years
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of competent research based clinical skills
- Ability to use own initiative when necessary
- Ability to adapt to working in a variety of clinical settings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st Level Nurse
- Evidence of commitment to relevant continuing education at Degree level
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Be able to work under remote supervision
- Evidence of the delivery of compassionate care
Desirable
- Evidence of appropriate clinical experience for the number of years qualified and practicing as a registered nurse
- Evidence of supporting students once qualified
- Experience working within an Outpatient setting
- Qualified for a minimum of 2 years
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of competent research based clinical skills
- Ability to use own initiative when necessary
- Ability to adapt to working in a variety of clinical settings
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).
