East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust – Registered Nurse (Ophthalmology). Closing date: 24 October 2025
To work within the ophthalmology service to provide a high quality clinical and technical ophthalmic service supporting the ophthalmology clinics as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be expected to assist the nursing team in providing specialist nursing care and ensure the ever-evolving service meets the needs of all patients.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure that patients referred, assessed and treated in our clinics are treated in a safe, timely and efficient manner for a range of ophthalmic conditions including: Vitreoretinal, Medical Retinal, Glaucoma, Cataract, Cornea and Ocular Plastics.
* Act as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
* Supervise more junior members of staff in giving and maintaining high standards of care.
* Regularly take charge of the clinic in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
* Demonstrate leadership in progressing the patient pathway.
* Act as the patient’s advocate.
* Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain the highest standards of infection control within the intravitreal treatment and imaging rooms. Ensure all staff involved in delivering care in that environment uphold the standards set.
* Be clinically competent in all areas of advanced practice relevant to post.
* Work to eliminate all avoidable infection by acting as a role model in infection control policies and procedures.
* Take direct responsibility for ensuring cleaning standards are maintained throughout the shift when in charge.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working with the general public and the ability to work as part of a team.
* Being able to stay calm under pressure.
* Effective communication.
* Time management.
* Experience of working in a visual optical setting and knowledge of the NHS.
* Manual handling of patients and/or personal care.
Other
* Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and Nationally.
* Upholds and models the trust values.
* NMC Code of Conduct.
* Clinical Governance Risk management.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Flexibility to cover clinics if they overrun.
* Recent legislation relevant to ophthalmology.
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites.
* Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem solving skills.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
* Completion of Preceptorship
Professional Attributes
* Demonstrates a patient focused approach.
* Basic awareness of common eye conditions.
* Aware of NICE guidelines.
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.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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