Registered Nurse - Ophthalmic Ward and Theatres

Yorkhospitals; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS Trust in Scarborough is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Ophthalmic Ward and Theatres. The role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment, focusing on high-quality patient care. Candidates will supervise and teach junior staff, maintain safe working conditions, and collaborate with a skilled team. This full-time position also provides benefits such as NHS Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday (rising to 33 days)

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care.
• Supervise and teach junior staff.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Promote positive relationships among staff involved in patient care.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to teach

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse - Ophthalmic Ward and Theatres role at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

Qualifications

• A positive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care
• A willingness to supervise and teach junior staff and colleagues and share learning through clinical supervision
• The ability to work as an integral member of the team
• We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses

Benefi ts

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

How to apply / Further information

For further information on the Trust, visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages or contact for informal visits: Name: Tracey Ramm, Job title: Team Leader, Email: [e-mail], Telephone: [phone]

For further information about the role, see the job posting in Scarborough, England, United Kingdom.