Job Summary

Become part of a great team in Oxford at an exciting time, as we continue to transform our Ophthalmology services. We would like an experienced ophthalmic nurse to join us as we continue our journey to deliver the best care, by the best people in the best way possible.

Main Duties of the Job

• Eye Emergency Care (including telephone triage)
• Pre-operative assessment
• Nurse-led outpatient clinical activity
• Lead and support junior staff and students
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Ophthalmic Multidisciplinary Team
• Contribute to service improvement in the specialty.

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Watch our 'Great reasons to join us' video. In Ophthalmology, we are completely devoted to the development and education of our staff and have invested significant time and energy into providing a number of specialist nurse roles. Furthermore we deliver a successful Level 7 Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Patient Centred Ophthalmology Care in collaboration with, and validated by, Northampton University. The Oxford Eye Hospital is a busy outpatient department treating over 106,000 patients a year in the full range of ophthalmology clinics including an emergency department and pre-operative assessment. Our team is made up of over 45 members of staff including specialist nurses, nursing assistants, band 4 assistant practitioners and nursing associates, ECLOs and a department house keeper. You will be supported by the Clinical Unit Manager and be encouraged to continue your professional development as an Ophthalmic Nurse and as a leader.

Job Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and supervise the delivery of evidence-based care to a group of patients within the department, whilst acting as a role model.
• Undertake telephone-triage of patients presenting with ophthalmic accidents and emergencies
• Provide clinical leadership.
• Promote effective team functioning.
• To work at a clinical level commensurate with specialist nursing in the field of Ophthalmology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Current first level registration
• Appropriate post registration course in Ophthalmology
• Teaching / mentoring qualification

Desirable:

• First degree
• ILS or ALS

Team working and communication

Essential:

• Demonstrates an ability to support junior and senior staff members
• Excellent communication skills at verbal, written and presentation level
• IT literate
• Ability to motivate self and others

Knowledge and Key Competencies

Essential:

• Incorporates evidenced based practice and skills in relation to basic nursing, General surgical nursing, In-depth Ophthalmology nursing experience
• Understands and adheres to professional codes; understands personal boundaries; the concept of autonomy and accountability
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Planning and Organisation

Essential:

• Demonstrates advanced organisational skills
• Is able to show evidence of leadership skills
• Ability to effectively use resources

Initiative

Essential:

• Demonstrates a positive approach to change

Desirable:

• Understand the principles of change management
• Is able to take initiative to develop and implement new ideas

Flexibility and adaptability

Essential:

• Able to adapt to & operate effectively within a changing situation

Desirable:

• Encourages co-operation within the team, putting services interests ahead of personal interests

Self Development

Essential:

• Able to demonstrate evidence of self development and in able to promote this in others
• Evidence of Commitment to the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Vision and Values

Desirable:

• Can effectively seek out information and utilise it in such a way as to bring about improvements in service delivery

Awareness and Influence

Essential:

• Is able to demonstrate the application of theory to practice
• At all times is able to act as a role model
• Demonstrates assertiveness skills
• Shows a patient centred philosophy
• Demonstrates a positive approach
• Is able demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for work

Desirable:

• Understands political and economic issues of health care delivery
• Is sensitive to the impact and implications of locally made decisions
• Is able to demonstrate evidence of positive contribution to service delivery and development

Negotiation skills

Essential:

• Demonstrate a through knowledge of the negotiation process
• Is able to provide evidence of effective negotiation

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Ability to perform at an advanced level within one or more of the given specialities e.g. POA, Post op cataract review, Minor Op, Emergency Care, FFA / PDT, Clinic Management

Additional Information

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

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Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU

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Contact for Questions

Sister, Ophthalmology Outpatients & Emergencies: Catarina Oliveira

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