Staff Nurse Ophthalmology Outpatients Service - Band 5

Staff Nurse Ophthalmology Outpatients Service - Band 5

Applicants are invited to apply for a secondment/fixed term post of Band 5 Staff Nurse in Ophthalmology based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital in the Planned Care Directorate.

Applicants are invited to apply for a secondment/fixed term post of Band 5 Staff Nurse in Ophthalmology based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital in the Planned Care Directorate.

Job responsibilities

• Work flexibly to provide high quality care in ophthalmology outpatients service.
• Assessment and review of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions.
• Provide support with ophthalmology scans and extended role areas across Macclesfield and Congleton sites.
• Assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Supervision may be direct or indirect, depending on competency and the complexity of work.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Understanding of NMC Code, safeguarding and consent; working knowledge of NHS values and standards
• Post registration course relevant to the clinical area

Knowledge & Skills

• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; effective documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to build therapeutic relationships
• Ability to work within a team and take delegated responsibility, understanding of professional boundaries
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively in a busy clinical setting
• Confident in using electronic patient records and digital systems
• Compassionate, reliable, committed to person centred care; demonstrates resilience and emotional maturity
• Ability to develop competence in ophthalmology specific clinical skills
• Effective use of IT systems including electronic patient records
• Proficient in clinical procedures relevant to the area (e.g., IV administration, catheterisation)
• Experience liaising with families and multi agency professionals
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare initiatives
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Experience in outpatient or ophthalmology services
• Experience assisting with diagnostic or procedural clinics

Experience

• Evidence of recent acute or relevant clinical experience (including student placements)
• Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
• Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
• Experience contributing to service improvement or change
• Experience using audit or reporting tools
• Experience working in outpatient, surgical or planned care settings
• Experience supporting patients through investigations or procedures

Other role requirements

• Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months before the end of their Graduate Visa after the start of employment to meet training and operational requirements.
• Non UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and the role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying.
• In this role, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non UK residents.

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.

Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists is required, and the cost is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Remuneration: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (subject to job matching)