Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology (York)

Would you like to work for a department in a Trust where you can be proud of the contribution you make to delivering high quality healthcare with a personal touch?

Come and join a Trust which recognises the contribution that nurses make and values the work that you do.

Nursing posts in Ophthalmology are suitable for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience, supported by a Senior Team, including a designated Mentor. Join us, and make a real difference to the lives of patients with a diverse range of eye conditions across all ages.

Candidates interested in developing a career in Ophthalmology will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills, with rotation to eye day case unit, main ophthalmology clinic and our new macular service at York Community Stadium. One of the busiest and most clinically diverse specialities, ophthalmology provides the perfect platform to build your nursing career. You will contribute to the provision of elective and emergency care, all while developing your skills and knowledge in our Teaching Hospitals.

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training
  
  

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses. For hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.  If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
  
  

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andy Robinson Job title: Nursing & AHP Lead, Ophthalmology Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01904 726164

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Andy Robinson via email to arrange a meeting and tour of the department.