Specialist Support Nurse Oculoplastic | (Company Name - Subscribers only): (Company Name - Subscribers only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and driven nurse to join our Oculoplastic service within Ophthalmology at (Company Name - Subscribers only) (CUH). We are seeking a NMC registered nurse with experience of working within Ophthalmology who has a desire to progress to a Clinical Specialist role.

The role is challenging and will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development with a friendly and supportive team. You will also be required to complete an in-house clinical skills competency package.

You will be expected to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to work both independently and with a team to make a positive impact to patient care. While specialist support and training will be provided for the right candidate, relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology is essential.

Our experienced and passionate Oculoplastic Consultants and Clinical Lead Nurse will support you and guide you to work towards setting up nurse led clinics and improving services for Oculoplastic patients.

You will be expected to have a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service. There is also a requirement in this role for you to be involved in the wider MDT, research studies, supporting patients and their families, and teaching other staff.

The Oculoplastic Nurse Specialist will not only support patients within the Oculoplastic service and their carers/families, but will also be a vital member of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will participate in planning nurse led services and undertake nurse led Botulinum toxin clinics. He/she is also expected to support the consultants in the outpatient clinic setting and new and follow up patients, thereby ensuring that the clinics run smoothly.

The post holder will receive training & mentorship from clinicians and the Lead Nurse with the ultimate aim of the development nurse role working independently as the Oculoplastics specialist nurse. Once trained, duties of the post holder will include the management of a caseload of oculoplastic patients, providing specialist advice within their clinical area. The post holder will act as a clinical leader and role model for ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care.

The Oculoplastics nurse specialist will be a core member of the department and will be responsible for ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive range of services are provided for all patients receiving active treatments within the Oculoplastic service at CUH.

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Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together u2013 Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.

If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country – Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Closing date is midnight on 15 August 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 13 September 2024

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

– Our values and reputation for outstanding care
– Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
– Career and development opportunities
– Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
– Research experience and opportunities
– Lovely location and quality of life
– Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Aug 2024