Registered Nurse

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified Nurse to join our team in the Westminster Eye Centre.

The Westminster Eye Centre is an Ophthalmology unit that comprises of a large outpatient clinic and an ambulatory surgical day-case ward. The Westminster Eye Centre covers a large demographic of the local population and treats all ages from newborn to the very elderly.

Our department offers general ophthalmic services treating all common conditions of the eye

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse in Ophthalmology, you will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing excellent patient care within an Ophthalmic clinic, as well as a busy day surgery ward.

On a day-to-day basis you would be responsible for managing the clinical area and patient environment, as well as supervising and supporting junior staff., 1. You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team-based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.

2. Clinical Care Delivery:Providing direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with procedures.

3. Communication and Collaboration:Communicating effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

4. Supervision and Mentoring:Supervising and mentoring junior staff, including student nurses.

5. Quality Improvement:Contributing to the improvement of patient care and the overall quality of the department.

6. Be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC code of conduct and guiding documents.

7. Be accountable for maintaining your active status on the NMC register.

8. All employees have the responsibility to always comply with the Trusts Infection Control and Prevention policies and procedures. Strict adherence to effective hand hygiene is essential.

Although experience and qualifications in Ophthalmology are desirable, they are not essential.

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery