Job summaryThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmology nurse to join a dynamic team. To develop existing skills and to use transferable skills working alongside Ophthalmologists to deliver an excellent Out Patient service.
Main duties of the jobOut patient clinics where the patient attends to be seen and assessed by Ophthalmologists. The nursing team facilitate the service by running the clinics and working with the Drs. This is a Monday to Friday service.
Essential skills include Ophthalmology experience of at least 2 years. Out patient experience would be desirable.
About usUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
- Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Desirable- 2 years post qualification
ExperienceEssential- Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months)
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
- Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
- Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
- Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- Awareness of health and safety issues
Desirable- Outpatient Department experience
- Ophthalmology trained
Additional CriteriaEssential- Professional appearance
- Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Ability to communicate articulately others
- Caring and approachable
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
- The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty
Desirable- 2 years post qualification
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
