About this role
Job summary
Band 6, Ophthalmology Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment
Working across sites, Boston House Eye Unit Wigan and Leigh Infirmary
Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend sessions as required.
We are looking for a motivated surgical nurse preferably with pre-op and or ophthalmology experience, however, training in all aspects of the pre-op and ophthalmology service will be given.
Main duties of the job
This is a new position, the successful candidate will be involved in the setting up, development and running of an ophthalmic pre-op assessment service at Leigh Infirmary.
Health assessments of ophthalmology patients listed for a variety of procedures.
Autorefraction and biometry measurements and evaluation of same.
Accurate documentation of assessments and investigations.
Communication with the multidisciplinary team including theatres, wards, general practitioners, opticians, infection control and the ophthalmology team on both sites.
To provide managerial cover for the ophthalmology unit manager and deputy unit manager at Boston House.
Supervision and training of junior staff and students.
Running of ophthalmology clinics on both sites.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role will include duties ranging from supporting the unit leader in a deputy role and delivering direct patient care for patients who are to have elective ophthalmic surgical procedures and completing pre-operative assessments for these patients required. The role will also include general ophthalmic clinics including Cannulation skills, working in all aspects of the medical retina services, Urgent referral clinics, glaucoma, minor operations and the intra-vitreal injection service. This will be undertaken by demonstrating skills that are specific to pre-operative assessment that identifies the patients fitness for the elective procedure.
The pre-operative role is a nurse led assessment process using electronic health assessment tools and observations, instigating and reviewing investigations and specialist ophthalmic tests/measurements which assess a patients health, fitness and wellbeing.
The role will involve working across different hospital sites at Boston house, WWL Eye Unit and Leigh Infirmary.
This will support the ongoing management of elective ophthalmic surgical patients throughout all stages of their pathway. and all outpatient activity.
The role will actively support the departmental manager and team to provide evidence-based patient centred care.
The deputy unit leader duties will include co-ordinating in the Unit leads absence, roster and Annual leave issues and support. HR and staff management support, mentoring junior staff. Leading on initiatives and keeping the unit up to date on trust and the wider ophthalmic policies and care delivery. You will be expected to be included in the duty manager roster.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC registration Relevant courses appropriate to clinical area Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Teaching and assessing/mentorship certificate Experience of audit and research Leadership and management experience
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience at band 5 level or above within relevant specialty Experience of multi-professional working Experience of mentoring and supervising others Experience of managing change
Desirable
Experience of audit and research Leadership and management experience
Skils Essential
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills Able to support people with life changing news Ability to interpret data and utilise to improve practice Ability to support, encourage and motivate others Excellent computer literacy skills
Desirable
Training/equivalent experience and willingness to undertake training
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of eye anatomy and ophthalmic procedures Ability to work within an ophthalmology clinical environment Ability to work autonomously and as part of and effective MDT Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate effectively
Desirable
Working knowledge of ophthalmology care and guidelines
Additional Essential
Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations Act as a role model demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Trust values and adherence to policy and standards Remains calm and diplomatic under pressure Assertive and confident yet approachable Ability to recognise own limitations Ability to work under pressure Flexible to meet the needs of the service Demonstrates enthusiasm and a positive attitude Ability to travel between sites as required for the role
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Boston House and Leigh Infirmary
Frog Lane Wigan and The Avenue, Leigh
Wigan
WN6 7LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)