Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chelmsford, CM1 7ETView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Staff Nurse with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to...
- Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
- Positively contribute to the process of change within the department.
- Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice.
- To ensure personal attendance at mandatory training.
- Learn and perform new skills in relation to this specialty e.g. IV drug administration, defibrillation, venipuncture, ECG recording etc.
- Demonstrate nursing skills to more junior members of the nursing team, to enable them to assist in the implementation of prescribed nursing actions.
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of car to the patients.
- To act as team leader including taking charge in the absence of Deputy Ward Manager/Ward Manager.
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Qualifications
Essential: - Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
Desirable: - Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential: - Experience working in acute setting
Desirable: - Experience in Ophthalmology; - Experience in theatre setting
Communication Skills
Essential: - Ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and senior personal
How to apply
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First seen
29 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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