1021 - Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist Sister
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- Barnsley Hospital
Barnsley
GoodRated Sept 2023
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
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The role is to deputise in absence of the lead nurse, including managing daily staffing and skill mix. To support junior staff and coordinating clinics ensuring quality and safety within the department. They will manage appraisal and training and ensuring audits are completed. They will liaise with other members of the MDT and manage complaints and feedback from patients.
Job description
Job Description for Sister/Charge Nurse
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Specialist post registration qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. Ophthalmic Diploma
- Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Qualification/998 equivalent
- D32/33 NVQ Btec Mentoring
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further postgraduate qualifications.
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities in Ophthalmology.Expert technician in the use of specialist ophthalmic equipment.Proven track record of working independently.Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of nurses.Responsible for the development of protocols and procedures to facilitate development of the service.Change management.Administration of medication under patient group direction. Appraisal skills Ability to delegate and prioritise.Interviewing skills.Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills.Effective interpersonal/communication skills Effective decision making skills Demonstrable team working skills Ability to provide written material e.g. Reports.Previous experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Vales based Questions
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?,
- Please describe in around 100 words: How do you lead/manage a well functioning team?
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with significant experience in a dedicated Ophthalmic service
- Recent evidence of continuing, post registration education and development
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current healthcare issues
- Quality benchmarking
- Quality, audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare Commission Standards for Better Health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
About the employer
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
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