Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ophthalmic Nurse to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the ophthalmic department of the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a 1st Level Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2yrs post registration ophthalmology experience. This position will clinically support the ophthalmology department and will be responsible for transforming the way in which we provide ophthalmology services at The Royal Surrey Foundation Hospital through application of Royal College and national recommendations such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) to deliver a sustainable and modern ophthalmology department.
The post holder must possess good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach and be able to respond appropriately to the demands of an ever changing workload. 
Candidates who have experience of working in an ophthalmic clinic but do not have a diploma or degree in ophthalmology are welcomed to apply as well. They will be remunerated at a Band 5 level. We will provide training and upon successful completion of the course and the post holder will be uplifted to Band 6.
The Eye clinic is open 0800hrs and 18:00hrs, Monday to Friday, subject to change with the ophthalmic service

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

•    Provide specialist ophthalmology advice.
•    Accept / direct emergency referrals from other healthcare professionals and medical staff.
•    Take clinical histories and carry out examinations to make a differential diagnosis during autonomous nurse led clinic sessions.     
•    Following training and assessment of competence perform specialist ophthalmology procedures.
•    Manage the department in the absence of the Department Manager.

As an Ophthalmic Sister within the Department, the successful candidate has a key role in the management, co-ordination and development of the Outpatients Ophthalmology Services and staff within the Trust.

The role involves the management of quality, clinical care, and advocate for the patient experience, effective management of resources and appropriate deployment of nursing staff.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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