Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Band 5 Staff nurse in Ophthalmology based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital in the Planned Care Directorate.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly and provide high quality care with particular emphasis on:-
Assessment and review of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions To provide support with Ophthalmology scans and extended role areas across Macclesfield and Congleton sites. This position offers a rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Ophthalmology in a delightful part of the would like to talk to any interested individuals about their career aspirations and suitably qualified applications will be welcome.
Hours per week: (part time also considered)
Main duties of the job
The nurse will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions developed to meet those needs under the supervision of a registered Practitioner. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon level of competency and the complexity of work.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list