The post holder will
Promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
To work as a Team Leader and Deputise for the Eye Unit Sister, as required
To take lead responsibility for co coordinating and facilitating the training, educational and development needs of staff or
To take lead responsibility for an area of clinical practice within the Eye Unit
Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
To be a clinically effective role model for Ophthalmology having up-to-date ophthalmic knowledge and experience.
Completing where necessary nurse led clinics in Removal of sutures , Post-operative assessment and eye treatment clinics.
To be able to autonomously assess and interpret acute Eye conditions, Advise to be given via the telephone in regards to eye conditions, recommend when Patients should be reviewed and booking them to the appropriate clinic. Liaising with the doctors for the more complex eye conditions.
To promote and help to manage delivery of a quality nursing service, setting and monitoring clinical standards in the Ophthalmology Department Ashford and St Peters Hospital and outreach clinics.
With the Eye Unit Sister ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.
To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Able to remove sutures from the eye lid.
Able to review patients with bandage contact lens and change them.
Able to carry out epilation of lashes.
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter’s, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
On-site Nurseries
On-site staff cafes
On-site parking
Support in career development
Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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