Ophthalmology Nurse - Derbyshire

My clients exciting new vacancy available is at the teaching hospital, in collaboration with University of Nottingham Veterinary School. This provides the opportunity to support teaching and research interests as well as the chance to teach the next generation of veterinary professionals.

This beautifully combines the benefits of a specialist led, multidisciplinary support infrastructure with the flexibility of being independently owned by members of the veterinary team.

My client strive to deliver world class patient care and the fantastic facilities provide a superb care environment, including 13 consultation rooms, 7 hospital wards, 5 theatres, full advanced imaging suite, 3 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills and dedicated chemo & radio-iodine treatment rooms.

The ophthalmology team is a friendly dynamic team that comprises a nurse, an intern and four specialist ophthalmologists who see a large range of medical and surgical cases. The team is dedicated to outstanding patient care and are happy to share their knowledge. 

While in the ophthalmology team you will be working with the theatre and in-patient care teams in the busy referral hospital as well as the wider team at the practice. There are plenty of occasions to work alongside the other dedicated veterinary professionals.

The Ophthalmologist Nurses are able to enjoy very hands-on nursing. There is a true opportunity to develop this role further and with CPD being actively encouraged within the business, progression is guaranteed.

The successful candidate will organise the ophthalmology department and team members throughout the day and liaise with other areas as required (theatre, wards, imaging). We’re not expecting applicants to be specialists in this area at the time of applying, so having an interest in ophthalmology is sufficient.

Generally working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm, there is minimal on call requirements. Weekend working would be 1/6 with lieu time allowed for the following week.

There will be opportunities to assist the ophthalmologists with surgical and non-surgical procedures, and time to provide one to one care to our very important patients.

They can offer assistance with relocation costs if relevant.

Professional Perks and Benefits
1. Excellent internal CPD opportunities
2. Great opportunity to develop skills in an interesting discipline
3. Your chance to make a key difference in a focused team within a large referral hospital
4. Generous CPD allowance
5. Paid RCVS subscription

Personal Benefits
1.Your birthday off work
2.Increasing holiday with years’ service
3.Death in service insurance at x 4 salary
4. Practice focus on health and well being
5. Starred pet scheme after probation period

Skills Required: 
1. RVN status
2. Interest in ophthalmology
3. Good communication skills
4. Great at prioritising and planning
5. Excellent client care

The following would also be beneficial, but not essential:
1. Referral experience
2. Good computer skills