Overview
Would you like to work for a department in a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering high quality healthcare with a personal touch? Come and join a Trust which recognises the contribution that nurses make and values the work that you do. You would work as part of a highly skilled team with support from a Senior Team, including a designated Mentor. Join us, and make a real difference to the lives of patients with a diverse range of eye conditions across all ages. Candidates interested in developing a career in Ophthalmology will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills, working in glaucoma, medical retina, cataract and emergency eye clinics. Ophthalmology provides a busy, clinically diverse environment to build your nursing career, contributing to both elective and emergency care while developing your skills and knowledge in our Teaching Hospitals.
Responsibilities
* Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
* Maintain a safe and clean working environment
* Undertake a wide range of diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, visual fields, intra-ocular pressures following the completion of a robust training program
* Support care for patients with eye emergencies, both during the working day and in regular overnight on-calls to support the medical team
* Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept
* Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
* Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
* Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and The Trust's Values (kindness, openness, excellence)
* Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
* Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through providers
For further information on the range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. For informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Hedges Job title: Senior Sister, Ophthalmology Email address: rachel.hedges3@nhs.net. Should you have any questions about the post, or wish to arrange a site visit, please contact us via email.
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