Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the Ophthalmic Department. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to be part of the ophthalmic team in The Royal Stoke Hospital Ophthalmology clinic / cataract suite and Ophthalmology Outpatients at the County Hospital Site in Stafford which are part of the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. We are looking for someone who has experience working within the outpatient clinic setting or is willing to take part in further training. Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.



Working in a friendly modern environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients. Within the Eye Department we can provide internal rotation through the following based upon previous experience: Main Outpatients which incorporates diagnostic treatments at Royal Stoke and County Hospital sites. Macula clinic - Including potential to learn skills to work within the Nurse led clinics (training will be provided) Minor Operation suite. Dedicated Cataract Day Surgery Unit & Ophthalmic Pre Operative Assessment. Emergency Eye Clinic which is a stand-alone from main A&E unit. Paediatric ophthalmology



Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team. Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff Initiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team. To report ward and departmental affairs to the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and to participate in discussions and ward meetings. Ensure that patients concerns are addressed through liaison with senior staff

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.



All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.



UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.



At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.



Knowledge, Training & Experience



Registered Nurse. Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Analytical & Judgemental Skills



The post hold will demonstrate the skills for assessing and interpreting specialist, acute and other patient conditions, initiating actions as appropriate.

Planning & Organisational Skills



On a rostered duty can organise own workload and can delegate and supervise other members of the team working in the vicinity Can prioritise workload to manage the care for a group of patients When rostered in charge take action to ensure safe staffing levels on each shift When rostered in charge have an overview of all patients on the ward, receiving handover on all patients and able to give advice to other staff member

Be trained and skilled once finished supremacy period in all areas of the clinics



Physical Skills



To have digital dexterity to manage fine movements regarding treatments and equipment such as cannulation, medication administration and clinical procedures.

Responsibility for Patient/Client Care



Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trust's policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. To facilitate the admission and discharge of patients liaising with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between hospital and community. Ensure the delivery of holistic patient care recognising the individual needs of patients and their relatives.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development



To have a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, and an ability to perform against those policies

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources



Responsible for the security, proper and safe use of all Trust equipment. To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment within the ward or department with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible. Assist in the management of resources by participating in the selection, ordering and monitoring of departmental stock items, keeping within the financial constraints of the allocated budget. To ensure the safe keeping of patients property and valuables in line with Trust Policy.

Responsibility for Human Resources



Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice Participate in teaching and supervision of student nurses and clinical support workers As a shift leader provide support, supervision and direction to clinical colleagues by acting as a professional, credible role model.

Responsibility for Information Resources



Maintain accurate records relating to a patient's condition

Responsibility for Research and Development



Undertake surveys as necessary to own work / complex surveys relating to the project. To ensure that nursing care activities are evidence based * To participate in maintaining and monitoring standards of care to the optimum level