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Job Summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.
Job Summary
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.
We currently have vacancies for two full time registered nurses in Ophthalmology at Westmorland General where the posts would be based.
We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe).
By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology department cares for patients of all ages attending a wide range of ophthalmic clinics. We have Doctor / Nurse led clinics on all sites. Within this post you will work in general Ophthalmology clinics and more specialised ophthalmic clinics, including preoperative assessment, this provides the opportunity to cover all different aspects of Ophthalmic Care.
You will undergo in house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care and development, with the opportunity in the future to undertake the Ophthalmic nursing course.
You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies that are required to work in the department.
About Us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
331-K17990625
Job locations
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
* 1st level Nurse
* Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/assessing qualification, NVQ assessors award
* working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of establishing effective communication
* Demonstrate/Willingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
* up to date knowledge of professional issues
* ability to communicate both written & verbal
Desirable
* Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
* previous experience within designated area
* experience as shift team leader
* effective teaching skills and/or mentoring skills
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
* 1st level Nurse
* Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/assessing qualification, NVQ assessors award
* working within a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of establishing effective communication
* Demonstrate/Willingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
* up to date knowledge of professional issues
* ability to communicate both written & verbal
Desirable
* Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
* previous experience within designated area
* experience as shift team leader
* effective teaching skills and/or mentoring skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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