Senior Staff Nurse
at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Croydon, England, United Kingdom -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 29 Jul, 2024 | GBP 48054 Annual | 02 May, 2024 | N/A | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist general and ophthalmic nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in designated areas. He or she will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the unit and other associated areas and diagnostic hubs at Purley site, Parkway, New Addington and Croydon Vision. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. The post holder will be expected to implement the “Perfect Ward and other audits
in the unit and to ensure its compliance. He or she will deputise in the absence of the Sister / Charge Nurse. The post holder will lead on the effective management of clinical nursing aspect within Day care. The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks, identified through service needs appropriate to the role.
Independently manage a group of patients within the ophthalmic speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct care
Assist the ward manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with Trust and local policies and procedures.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
Ensure staffs take precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood).
Intravitreal nurse injector role: the post holder will be expected to have been trained and competent to be able to perform as a nurse injector. The candidate is at least working on or finishing his / her IVT training to be consider for this dual role.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programmes.
Regularly act as the nurse in charge of the ward.
Participate in the staff recruitment process as and when required. To deputise for the Ward Manager as and when required.
Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training programmes as required.
To assist the Ward Manager in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
Assess the need for, plan and implement suitable staff development programmes for the nursing staff within the clinical area to ensure the effective care of all patients.
Assist the Ward Manager nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors/preceptors.
To act as a mentor/assessor to unqualified staff and to provide education, advice and support to a team of nurses.
Contribute and assist the Ward Manager to foster a learning environment within the clinical area.
To participate in education on a national and international level by attending, presenting at, and/or assisting in the coordination of study days/seminars/conferences et
Responsibilities:
Please refer the Job description for details
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
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Croydon, United Kingdom