Specialist Nurse- Safeguarding Specialist

4 weeks ago

Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a nurse wanting to progress your career within Ophthalmology?


We are developing an exciting new role within oculoplastic service and are searching for an experienced nurse to join our dedicated and caring team who continually go above and beyond to ensure the unit delivers outstanding patient care.


If you think you have the drive, commitment, and enthusiasm to successfully implement change and are ready to rise to the exciting challenge of building the Oculoplastic service, we want to hear from you.


In return you will work in a well-established nursing, medical and managerial team in the northwest's leading ophthalmology centre of excellence and will be provided with excellent personal and professional support and development opportunities.
We're searching for a passionate individual to provide dynamic leadership to our Ophthalmic Nursing team, while delivering top-notch, evidence-based care to our diverse multidisciplinary team.


In this role, you'll carry out various forms of care and procedures autonomously, showcasing your expertise and proficiency without the need for direct supervision. As a leader within our ophthalmic outpatient team, you'll set the standard for excellence and ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care. You will also participate in Ophthalmic clinics held across both sites.
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.


You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.


You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
The post holder will act as leader in the ophthalmic outpatients team and be professionally accountable for the standard of care in that department. To provide Ophthalmic Nursing advice, clinical education, and Nursing development within the department, within a clinical Governance Framework. Function as a professional role model for the Nursing team, demonstrating clinical and managerial skill. Ensure staff work within current polices and guidelines to meet the requirements of statutory bodies and the Trust Maintain standards of conduct to sustain public confidence in accordance with NMC code of Professional conduct and Trust Policies. Participate in the training and development needs of staff to ensure the team is equipped to fulfil the needs of the service and that individuals have equitable access to development opportunities. Demonstrate a high commitment to professional and personal development to ensure that professional competencies are maintained and developed to continue to meet the needs of the service. oAppropriate NMC Registration
oDiploma or Degree in Nursing
oEvidence of continuing professional education or development in area of speciality
oMinimum of 2 years' experience in ophthalmology

oAwareness of recent advances within Nursing practice
oKnowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding and the relevance to practice
oKnowledge of relevant policies and procedures
oExperience of implementing changes to benefit patients and improve nursing practice
oEvidence of clinical competence in area of speciality eg surgery
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Chorley & South Ribble Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital

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