Job overview
The post holder is responsible for continued development of evidence based department and nursing practice within the Head and Neck Care Group, focussing predominantly within Ophthalmology
Directorate at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. They will use their expertise to provide support and act as a resource for senior and junior staff and members of the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating a
commitment to the service philosophy through a framework of Clinical Governance.
The post holder will facilitate both formal and informal education, ensuring staff remain up-to-date with mandatory training and clinical competencies. They will also support the induction and
development of new starters, students and volunteers, working collaboratively with senior nursing and multi-disciplinary management teams to promote a learning culture.
The post holder will support the Senior Sister /Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered. Lead a team of qualified, unqualified team members and support all staff including student learners by taking charge / co-ordinate areas/departments.
The post holder will work in partnership with other educators and lead educators within the Head and Neck care group to ensure collaborative working and approach. They must balance service needs
with keeping their own clinical competencies and education up to date. The post holder must have experience within an ophthalmic setting.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
Practice, education, training, development and staff support
Plan, deliver and evaluate clinical training and education sessions for multidisciplinary staff within ophthalmology outpatients and some in patient area’s, ensuring it in in line with Head and Neck care group
and the Trusts approach.
Ensure staff are compliant with mandatory training, including but not limited to: Basic Life Support (CPR), infection prevention, safeguarding, and PALMS.
Facilitate on-the-job learning and supervision, tailored to various roles and clinical specialisms.
Support student nurses, trainees and volunteers on placement within the department, acting as a mentor/assessor where appropriate.
Organise and deliver induction programmes for all new staff across sites.
Identify learning needs through feedback, observation, audit and appraisal processes.
To maintain one’s own clinical competency by working a clinical shift each week.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months from the commencement of the start date due to the post being part of an organisational change. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust’s legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and the management of organisational change.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.
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Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.
All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameLisa Taylor-CanterJob titleSenior Sister (NGEC)Email addresslisa.taylor-canter@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2267237Additional information
Jennifer Smith
Senior Sister (Ophthalmology OPD)
jennifer.smith98@nhs.net
01142261262
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