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Job overview
Ophthalmology is moving to a new offsite premises in Central Milton Keynes, and we are seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to come and be part of this new era for the department. The service is also being restructured and new pathways formed which will bring along new opportunities for nurses by way of extended roles.
Ideally you will have ophthalmic skills which you will use on our nurse and doctor lead clinics. The other areas that you will work in will be in procedure rooms assisting nurses and doctors with procedures and treatments.
The patients who attend the Eye Department range from newborns to the very elderly and they come from all backgrounds, so it is important that you are adaptable to provide a positive patient experience.
The ideal candidate will need to be dynamic, friendly, approachable and have a strong work ethic. If you have a genuine interest in ophthalmology then we encourage you to apply for this post.
Interview date: 9 May 2025
Main duties of the job
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At MKUH, nurses and midwives stand out as the most dedicated staff cohort, garnering a commendable rating of 7.45/10 for their engagement.(NHS Staff Survey 2023).
To provide effective professional and managerial leadership to nursing staff in the absence of the Eye Clinic Sisters; to be a representative if the Eye Clinic Sisters are unavailable; to maintain a high standard of nursing care across the department in accordance with Trust policies; to ensure that all lines of communication are identified and used effectively.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities
- To develop high standards of care and work with the Eye Clinic staff to ensure public/patient involvement in care standards and the Eye Clinic environment, by means of observation of patient areas and patient interviews. To encourage feedback from patients.
- To develop the health promotion function of the Eye Clinic with the Senior Sister. For example, targeted information and high quality display boards.
- To undertake specific clinical care dependant upon the sub- speciality.
Service management
- To assist with the definition of nursing standards and maintain the provision of and effectiveness of those standards
- To ensure awareness of all issues relating to clinical governance including assessment of risks by nursing staff
- To assist with research, evaluation and audit of projects within the Eye Clinic
- To attend meetings and provide professional nursing input, acting as a spokesperson for the department in the absence of the Senior Sister.
Education and Training
- To contribute to induction and orientation programmes for new staff ensuring that the needs of the Eye Clinic are met
- To share and transmit skills and knowledge to other colleagues
- To participate in in-service education and practice development as required
- To mentor student nurses on placement in the Eye Clinic
- To attend all required mandatory training studies and support others in the nursing team to do likewise
- To ensure that the maintenance, control and administration of drugs policy and health and safety legislation is adhered to within NMC and trust guidelines.
Professional Responsibilities
- To ensure that patients departing from the Eye Clinic have all the relevant information and advice they need, including a plan of their future care
- To liaise with external agencies and individuals in relation to patient care as appropriate
- To maintain effective communication links, both formal and informal, with all staff who work within the Eye Clinic
- To develop specialist knowledge pertinent to the Eye Clinic team and sub-speciality in which the post holder works and as directed by the needs of the service.
- To meet and greet all incoming patients and their carers in a courteous and compassionate manner
- To assess patients as they arrive at clinic, including undertaking observations as necessary
- To work closely with medical colleagues to provide appropriate nursing expertise
- To ensure that appropriate written patient documentation is maintained throughout the Eye Clinic
Personal Development
- To maintain own personal and professional growth, by reading journals, attending study days and learning from peers
- To demonstrate and practice research based care
- To contribute to the continuing development of the department
- To undertake training to perform advanced ophthalmic skills.
Please refer to the job description for further details.