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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Location:
United Kingdom, Sheffield

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

31049.00 - 37796.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and flexible nurse to join our small team of specialist ophthalmic nurses. Based in the paediatric ophthalmic outpatient department at Sheffield Children's Hospital, the role also includes supporting ophthalmology clinics at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Ophthalmology is a rewarding and dynamic specialty with strong links to inpatient services, the emergency department, and acute admissions.

Job Responsibility:

Provide skilled, autonomous nursing care in line with the NMC Code of Conduct
Support the ongoing development of nursing practice, including supervising junior nurses and support staff
Act as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs and voices are heard
Plan, deliver, and evaluate care for an allocated patient group, using prioritisation and delegation effectively

Requirements:

Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse (RN Child or RSCN)
Current registration with NMC
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development
Willingness to undertake Trust Band 5 competency pathway
Principles of Safeguarding of children
Role of Staff Nurse
Accountability and Own limitations
Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Moving and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
Principles of Infection Control
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to respect the cultural, social and religious diversity within society
Able to use own initiative
Good decision making skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Basic IT skills & use of Microsoft Word
Commitment to: Speciality Professional Values & manner Self Development Family Involvement and holistic care Internal Rotation/Flexible Working Patterns

Nice to have:

Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification
Willingness to undertake study to Degree level Relevant Post Basic registration course
Post-registration experience in paediatric speciality
Mentorship experience
Understanding of the principles of Audit
Awareness of resource management
Ability to work within a team
Experience in Nursing Speciality
Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Health, Safety and Risk awareness
Paediatric Life Support training
Extended role skills eg IV practice Speciality Nursing Skills
Medical Nursing
Surgical Nursing
Critical Care
One to One Teaching
Leadership qualities

What we offer:

Generous annual leave and pension schemes
Health and wellbeing programmes
Exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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