About this role
Job summary
The Nelson Day Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our friendly Ophthalmology team. This is a busy day-case unit caring for patients having a range of specialised local anaesthetic eye procedures.
You'll be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with a strong focus on patient experience, and safety, where no two days are the same.
If you are organised, calm under pressure and committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that reflects our PRIDE values, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse in the Nelson Day Unit you will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Ophthalmic Team, delivering safe, high-quality pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing day-case ophthalmic surgery.
You will be responsible for direct patient care and ensuring patient flow and theatre readiness, ensuring excellent communication with patients, carers and the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
Preparing patient records/notes and checking documentation is complete and accurate prior to procedures. Supporting pre-operative preparation and post-operative recovery, including observations and assessments. Following training, perform specialist eye examinations using specialised equipment. Escalating concerns promptly. Maintaining a clean, safe environment and preparing/stocking clinical areas and equipment in line with local and Trust policy. Providing reassuring, person-centered care, explaining what will happen next and helping patients feel informed and supported.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conductand work within limits of competence. To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme. Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice. Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care withoutsupervision. Carry out the daily personal care of patients. Maintain accurate records of all care given. Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time datacollection and confidentiality. To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care inaccordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct. To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilstbeing aware of the Freedom for Information Act. To promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register Mentorship preparation programme (or required to complete once in post) if applicable to clinical area
Experience Desirable
Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)