Job summaryWe are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for motivated & enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join our Ophthalmology unit. The ophthalmology unit provides Outpatient, Theatre and Inpatient services but you will primarily be providing care in the outpatient department at the Royal Gwent Hospital and its satellite clinics on other ABUHB sites. The ability to travel to geographic sites to deliver service requirements is essential.In order to develop the necessary specialist skills required of this post the successful applicant will complete the competency based framework and have access to the ophthalmology educational programme.The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be reliable, hardworking and work well within a team. The applicant must be a registered nurse. The ideal candidate must be expected to demonstrate commitment to their own personal development and show keen interest in the future development of the profession and ophthalmology services.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobJob Summary/Job Purpose:The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced-based nursing care, working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.To contribute to the smooth running of the department in terms of taking charge of the department in the absence of the department manager and deputy, assisting in all clinical areas as required.To participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.About usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDiploma in Nursing or Professional Practice.DesirableA degree relevant to nursing or Professional Practice or working towardsExperienceEssentialExperience to gain registration with the NMC.DesirableExperience in OphthalmologySkillsEssentialKeen to develop leadership skills.Evidence based practiceDesirableHas worked as a team leader or primary nurseAble to undertake audit, understands importance of researchDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressRoyal Gwent HospitalCardiff RoadNewportNP20 2UBEmployer's websitehttps://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)