Band 5 Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology

Perhaps a future is awaiting you within the medical retina service supporting Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Oedema, as a nurse injector., Positions for Band 5 Staff Nurses are available at the Prince Charles Eye Unit which is a stand-alone surgical unit within Windsor. This friendly unit is very supportive and proactive towards staff training and development. Although the positions available are within Outpatients, the nursing team does rotate around the department which provides variety to the working week and supports extension of professional skills. Informal visits to view the unit and meet some staff are always welcome., You will be responsible for undertaking and recording comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced-based nursing care to a diverse group of patients. Deliver care without direct supervision and be accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care. Teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce. Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others. Act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Registered Nurse - part 1
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development, Experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment, Ophthalmic Knowledge/Experience, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
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PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary. Do you need a change of working environment as you cannot see your future in your current role? Let us help re-focus your career with an exciting opportunity within the varied and complex speciality of Ophthalmology. Do not think this speciality is only cataracts, as there is a varied selection of sub-specialities to provide plenty of learning and professional development. Could you see yourself as our Glaucoma or Vitreo-Retinal specialist nurse? Could you have the desire and skills to complete the nurse practitioner role within Eye Casualty service?, Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.