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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
18 hours per week
Job ref
234-23-S3221-A
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
16/05/2024

Employer heading

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

NHS AfC: Band 5

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

The Ophthalmic Outpatients is based within Outpatient West at the NNUH and at Central Norwich Eye Clinic.  

It is our privilege to provide ophthalmic healthcare to over 100,000 patients across Norfolk and the surrounding area. We undertake the assessment and care of ophthalmic patients.

We are a progressive and exciting department, which is continuously adapting to meet and enhance the care provided to our patients.  

Part time -  18 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person who is keen to join the team within the Eye Clinic.

This role offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team as we look forward to the future development of the service. The role will involve you working in the outpatient department at the NNUH and on a rotational basis in the Central Norwich Eye Clinic, based at Grove Road Clinic in Norwich City Centre

This role is for Ophthalmology Outpatients, but we do at times support our colleagues across the ophthalmic speciality and our colleagues on the wards. The clinic is open from 08:30-20:00. Monday – Saturday (shifts include weekday evening work and weekend daytime shifts).

The role includes supporting and assisting patients attending various sub specialities appointments, oculoplastic and intravitreal procedures, laser treatment, the emergency eye service and much more. This involves history taking, completing various eye tests, and coordinating daily clinical activity to support a positive and timely patient experience. 

Ophthalmic experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will complete the competency-based learning programme for Ophthalmology and full training and support will be given by our Clinical Educator and Ophthalmic MDT. Both experienced and newly qualified RN are equally welcome to apply.   

Working for our organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
  • Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to maintain high standards of care
  • Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sjanny Seadon
Job title
Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 288053