Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse working within the Ophthalmology outpatient department.

You will be expected to work as part of the Ophthalmology team, of experienced Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers.

You will have the responsibility of the assessment delivery and supervision of all care needs within the outpatient setting and will be required to work within a busy clinical area, working collaboratively with both nursing and medical teams.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent part-time post for 26.64
• These hours will be worked Monday to Saturday
• You will be based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the assessment of patient needs and the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based programmes of care. In delivering high-quality, person-centred care, you will utilise all available resources while taking into consideration each patient’s lifestyle, gender, cultural background, and individual needs. You will also ensure effective involvement and communication with patients, families, carers, and significant others throughout the care pathway.

In addition, you will be responsible for setting, implementing, and evaluating standards of nursing practice within the ward/department. You will provide effective clinical leadership and management to nursing staff within your remit, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will also support the Manager in the monitoring and management of the ward/department budget and contribute to the effective day-to-day operational management of the service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Ability to fulfil criteria outlined in the job description
• Ophthalmology experience is desirable
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Senior Charge Nurse Jane McCormick on 0141 452 3163

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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