Job Summary
To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and carry continuing responsibility for protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients. Assessment of care and health education needs for all patients, and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the responsibility for the organisation and management of the Ealing satellite site, including the supervision of staff and teaching of students.
* Provide professional leadership of the departments and be a visible presence for staff and patients.
* Promote and implement the MEH Nursing Strategy in the departments, including:
o Review nursing practice and implement appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
o Develop and implement Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.
* Promote and maintain effective communication between the multi-disciplinary team between Moorfields Eye Hospital and Ealing Hospital Host Trust.
* Lead nurse post-operative assessment clinics, including discharge planning for each patient.
* Assist with Nurse Led Pre-operative Assessment clinics, introducing new methodologies of working.
* Lead nurse‑led injection initiatives in line with the Nursing Strategy, working closely with the Matrons, Head of Nursing and Clinical Lead for Ealing.
Core Areas of Responsibility
* Clinical and patient care
* Quality
* Education and leadership
* Research and development
* Management and leadership
* Compliance and governance
* Communication
Clinical and Patient Care
Lead the service as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staff have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group. Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Quality
Facilitate a high quality, cost-effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
Education and Leadership
Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence‑based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.
Take responsibility for the development of nurses and others during their allocation to the service.
Research and Development
Promote and undertake nursing research, updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.
Participate and contribute to audit and research within the speciality in collaboration with colleagues.
Management and Leadership
Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.
Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.
Contribute to the business planning process and budget management for the directorate.
Person Specification
* Education / Qualification
o Essential criteria
+ Relevant ophthalmic Post‑Registration qualification.
+ Recognised clinical teaching qualification / mentorship or equivalent.
+ Possession of Degree/Master level education or evidence of currently working towards one.
o Desirable criteria
+ Management / leadership qualification or working towards one.
* Training / Experience
o Essential criteria
+ At least 2 years as Band 6 in ophthalmology with experience of managing a ward or department.
+ Extensive ophthalmic experience.
+ Lead and/or participated in research and audits.
+ Demonstrate understanding of budget management and engagement with quality issues.
o Desirable criteria
+ Relevant recent clinical experience at Band 7 or previous experience in Management (Band 7).
+ Practice as Ophthalmic Nurse Injector.
* Aptitude and Skills
o Essential criteria
+ Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
+ Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (including high‑cost area supplement).
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
* 24/7 independent counselling support.
* Career‑long learning and development opportunities.
* Excellent transport connections.
* Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes.
* Free Pilates classes.
* Full support and training to develop your skills.
#J-18808-Ljbffr