Ophthalmic Clinical Lead – East Grinstead - Full Time – 37.5hrs
We are on the lookout for a Clinical Nurse who specialises in Ophthalmology to work within our Outpatient department and Theatre at The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead
What you'll do
- Deliver at all times high quality nursing care by assessment of patient need, implementation of care and evaluation of progress/outcomes, in line with national and corporate standards
- Work as an autonomous practitioner within the development and expansion of the ophthalmic service.
- Development and implementation of Ophthalmic Nursing Guidelines/Policies to ensure best practice and evidenced based care.
- To lead, co-ordinate and establish clinical teams taking continuous responsibility for the management and organization of the clinical area in a courteous and patient focused manner.
Who you'll be
- Someone who is passionate in delivering exceptional standards
- Someone who will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care
- Someone who is dynamic, innovative and confident.
- Someone who is a good mentor and role model for staff
- Someone who enjoys working as part of our high performing team.
What you need to have
- Registered Nurse Qualification (Nursing and Midwifery Council) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (Healthcare Professions Council)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience at a senior level working within the ophthalmology in both theatre and an out-patient setting.
- Evidence of training/professional development specific to ophthalmology
- Ability to work within the strategic plan for the organisation to develop and implement change across the ophthalmology service.
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
- Able to problem solve and initiate change within a multidisciplinary workforce.
- Good IT skills or a willingness to undertake training.
In addition to a £39,000 - £41,300 , we also offer an incredible number of benefits which are below:
- Onboarding bonus
- Family Friendly policies
- Outstanding training and development opportunities
- Full medical insurance
- Full health and wellbeing programme