University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Band 5 Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
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Job Summary
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmology nurse to join a dynamic team. To develop existing skills and to use transferable skills working alongside Ophthalmologists to deliver an excellent Outpatient service.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Outpatient clinics where the patient attends to be seen and assessed by Ophthalmologists. The nursing team facilitates the service by running the clinics and working with the Drs. This is a Monday to Friday service.
Essential skills include:
- Ophthalmology experience of at least 2 years.
- Outpatient experience would be desirable.
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value, and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do, and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health, or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job Description
Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
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Desirable:
- 2 years post qualification
Experience
Essential:
- Previous/recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months)
- Evidence of achievements and career development in the current post and ongoing professional development/competence
- Experience of working on one's own and in a team in a healthcare environment, delegating to others within a team/providing supervision to others
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
- Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Understanding of preceptorship and work-based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
- Awareness of the current relevant NHS policy context
- Understanding/experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- Awareness of health and safety issues
Desirable:
- Outpatient Department experience
- Ophthalmology trained
Additional Criteria
Essential:
- Professional appearance
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to communicate articulately with others
- Caring and approachable
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights/weekends/unsocial hours where required
- The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him/her to a different practice setting for a span of duty
Desirable:
- 2 years post qualification
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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
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Surrinder Moyler
01213716441
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073.00 to £39,043.00 Yearly
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 Months
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-1103762
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Attachments
- Job Description
- [jd-nm-band-5-staff-nurse_Surrinder Moyler 4.pdf – 453KB](Opens in a new window)
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