Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ophthalmic specialist nurse practitioner to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the ophthalmic department of the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a 1st Level Registered Nurse with 5yrs post registration ophthalmology experience, who can demonstrate competence in Intra - Vitreal Injection, Pre-operative Assessment/Biometry and pre/postoperative review of patients who have undergone cataract surgery. You should also have advanced ophthalmology clinical skills and an up-to-date knowledge base.

This position will clinically support the ophthalmology department and will be responsible for transforming the way in which we provide ophthalmology services at The Royal Surrey Foundation Hospital through application of Royal College and national recommendations such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) to deliver a sustainable and modern ophthalmology department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective care leading to an excellent experience for patients and carers by;

Being responsible for the strategic delivery of high quality patient centred care within the speciality along with supporting the ambitions of the Trusts core objectives and strategies

Be responsible for setting the standards within the clinical team and for ensuring that the environment allows the workforce to feel supported to deliver safe and effective care

Review patient pathways ensuring that patients experience a positive experience while under our care, which also drives effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery

Lead as a driver for change, monitoring and improving standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education.

Lead in ensuring that the workforce has the skills and knowledge to continuously evolve the service to meet the needs of our patients via research and education

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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