Band 5 Registered Nurse

Out patient clinics where the patient attends to be seen and assessed by Ophthalmologists. .The nursing team facilate the service by running the clinics and working with the Drs .This is a Monday to Friday service .Esssential skills include Ophthalmology experience of at least 2 years .Out patient experience would be desirable,

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

• 2 years post qualification

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
• Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct
• Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
• Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• Awareness of health and safety issues

• Outpatient Department experience
• Opthalmology trained, Professional appearance
• Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to communicate articulately others
• Caring and approachable
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required
• The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty

• 2 years post qualification

• Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

• 2 years post qualification

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months )
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
• Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating