Overview
To work within the Ophthalmology outpatient clinic providing services for a range of ophthalmic conditions.
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Ophthalmic Department at both the James Paget hospital and Beccles outpatients.
This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of our team working both autonomously and together with other multi-disciplines helping to support and deliver services to our patients.
Responsibilities
* Work autonomously and with multi-disciplinary teams to support and deliver ophthalmology outpatient services
* Be well organised with a professional and approachable manner
* Use own judgement to resolve issues and maintain a tactful, sensitive approach to managing often challenging situations
* Communicate effectively with patients, most of whom are visually impaired and predominantly elderly
Qualifications/Requirements
* Band 5 Nursing registration
* Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with visually impaired and elderly patients
* Ability to use own judgement and manage challenging situations with tact and sensitivity
Location
Ophthalmology Outpatients, James Paget University Hospital; Beccles outpatients; Division of Surgery Woman and Children Services
Contact / How to apply
For further details / informal visits contact: Louise Nunney, Sister, louise.nunney@jpaget.nhs.uk, 01493 452594
If you are interested in the post or require any further information contact Sister Louise Nunney or Senior Sister Jaya Jayan on 01493 452594.
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