Job summary
There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye
Infirmary. Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting things
going on. Our plans for our Eye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and
will be our new home, with work due to start later this year. The new hospital
means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye
hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both
regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.
We also never stay still when it comes to discovering new and
better treatments. As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country,
research and using developing technology is a key part of our work. We
encourage innovation and research in everything we do. There is always
something to get involved in. If you share our vision for 'excellence in all
that we do', wed love you to join us!
Are you an experienced
optometrist, orthoptist or registered nurse with a special interest in
Glaucoma? Are you looking for a challenging new role with an exciting mix of
clinical, leadership and service development?
We are looking to appointment a 28
hour, Band 7, Advanced Glaucoma Practitioner to join our passionate and
dedicated ophthalmic professionals specialising in Glaucoma. Working with all
members of our diverse team you will have the scope to develop the service as
it continues to grow and adapt with changing demand.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to be a
highly skilled autonomous senior practitioner who demonstrates expert knowledge
in the field of Glaucoma. The role will involve face to face & virtual
patient contact, working with a defined caseload, utilising highly specialist
skills. Central to the role will be the responsibility for the diagnosis and
planning, implementation and monitoring of individual treatment plans of care. The
overarching aim of this role to provide improved outcomes for patients by
improving timelines and consistency of care while working closely with the
Glaucoma consultant ophthalmologists and the department manager.
The shift pattern for this role will be Monday Friday
with times varying depending on service need.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
'PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.'
To work as a highly skilled autonomous senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge in the field of glaucoma using highly specialist testing skills, providing patient-centred clinical care. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.
To be responsible for diagnosis and planning, implementation and monitoring individual treatment plans/care pathways using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice for both new and follow up patients.
To provide leadership, development and governance in relation to the clinical area and support working closely with the glaucoma consultant ophthalmologists and the department manager.
Act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Trust Policy.
Support and contribute to the development of patient care and clinical practice within the Directorate, supervising junior staff and contributing contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
Ensuring effective leadership of staff and that they are supported in performing to their full potential, receiving appropriate support, supervision and assessment.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
'PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.'
To work as a highly skilled autonomous senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge in the field of glaucoma using highly specialist testing skills, providing patient-centred clinical care. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.
To be responsible for diagnosis and planning, implementation and monitoring individual treatment plans/care pathways using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice for both new and follow up patients.
To provide leadership, development and governance in relation to the clinical area and support working closely with the glaucoma consultant ophthalmologists and the department manager.
Act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Trust Policy.
Support and contribute to the development of patient care and clinical practice within the Directorate, supervising junior staff and contributing contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
Ensuring effective leadership of staff and that they are supported in performing to their full potential, receiving appropriate support, supervision and assessment.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills
- Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
- Research skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration, HCPC, GOC on relevant part of the register
- Degree in nursing, orthoptic or optometry studies, Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management and leadership training
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
- Experience of change management
- Thorough understanding of contemporary clinical issues
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7
- Experience of service redesign
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills
- Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
- Research skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration, HCPC, GOC on relevant part of the register
- Degree in nursing, orthoptic or optometry studies, Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study/experience
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management and leadership training
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
- Experience of change management
- Thorough understanding of contemporary clinical issues
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of innovation in practice
- Participation in recruitment and selection process
- Demonstrable Ophthalmology experience
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7
- Experience of service redesign
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
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