• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Are you an experienced Band 5 staff nurse looking for a new direction in your career? Are you interested in ophthalmology? Wycombe Hospital dedicated Ophthalmology Out Patients Department which complement our existing service across five sites.

  We are currently seeking highly motivated, dynamic staff nurses who have an interest in ophthalmology to join our nursing team - no previous ophthalmology experience is necessary.

  The role will include working alongside the ophthalmic nurse practitioners in the Ophthalmic casualty, looking after ophthalmology patients and some rotation to the ophthalmology outpatient department cross site may be required. You will be expected to deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care to our patients and assist the senior nursing team in providing innovative changes in service delivery. In return we will promote your development in clinical and autonomous practice working within a friendly and supportive environment.

  We look forward to hearing from you. Come and meet us!

  Main duties of the job

  1. Acts at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice and ensures other members of the team also work within these
  2. Maintain professional working relationships with all members of the ophthalmology team and effectively contribute to the team's continual development
  3. Undertakes the nursing assessment of the patient in the Urgent Booked Ophthalmic Clinic. Carry out imaging request on patient as requested by clinicians. Undertakes pre-operative assessment on patient across all subspecialities.
  4. Devise a plan of nursing care based in the nursing assessment, taking into account the medical prescription in the Urgent Booked Ophthalmic Clinic.
  5. Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives. Advise on health promotion and the prevention of illness.
  6. Manage clinics in the Out patients department, ensuring the smooth running of clinics, maintain stock levels and communicating with members of the MDT.

  About us

  Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

  What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

  Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

  What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  434-SCC7124361

  Job locations

  Wycombe Hospital

  Queen Alexandra Road

  High Wycombe

  HP11 2TT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

  If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

  If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

  If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

  If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education
  • Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

  Desirable

  • Evidence of further continued professional development
  • Post qualification experience in relevant speciality

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

  Desirable

  • Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good communication skills: written and verbal in English
  • Competency in IV drug administration. Cannulation. Infusion pump skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
  • Ability to solve problems and use initiative
  • Ability to develop clinical skills
  • Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications
  • Basic IT skills

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
  • good time mangement
  • Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards

  Special Circumstances

  Desirable

  • Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary

  Person Specification

  Education & Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good general education
  • Registered Nurse/Awaiting NMC PIN

  Desirable

  • Evidence of further continued professional development
  • Post qualification experience in relevant speciality

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to understand the role of a registered nurse
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Awareness of current professional nursing issues
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality

  Desirable

  • Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good communication skills: written and verbal in English
  • Competency in IV drug administration. Cannulation. Infusion pump skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritise own caseload with supervision
  • Ability to solve problems and use initiative
  • Ability to develop clinical skills
  • Willingness to undergo training (e.g. medications
  • Basic IT skills

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision
  • good time mangement
  • Awareness of the NHSE guidance of clinical governance in order to continuously improve quality of care e.g. quality, safety and ward audit standards

  Special Circumstances

  Desirable

  • Able to travel to other sites and off site as necessary

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Wycombe Hospital

  Queen Alexandra Road

  High Wycombe

  HP11 2TT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Wycombe Hospital

  Queen Alexandra Road

  High Wycombe

  HP11 2TT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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