Job summary
The Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with eye conditions. The role involves clinical assessment, patient education, treatment administration, and supporting ophthalmic procedures while ensuring safe, patient-centered care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Perform visual acuity testing,
Administer prescribed ophthalmic medications and treatments.
Recognise and respond appropriately to ophthalmic emergencies via Triage
Provide nurse-led clinics where appropriate for conditions including cataracts post operatively and Glaucoma
Provide education on eye conditions and treatments.
Support patients in managing chronic eye diseases.
Promote eye health and preventative care.
Communicate complex clinical information clearly and compassionately.
Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Openeyes
Ensure compliance with professional standards (e.g., NMC Code).
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain infection control and safeguarding standards.
Supervise and mentor junior nursing staff.
Participate in staff training and development.
Contribute to service development and protocol updates.
Maintain continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation
Person Specification
Vales based Questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities in Ophthalmology.
- Expert technician in the use of specialist ophthalmic equipment.
- Proven track record of working independently.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of nurses.
- Responsible for the development of protocols and procedures to facilitate development of the service.
- Change management.
- Administration of medication under patient group direction.
- Appraisal skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise.
- Interviewing skills.
- Effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Effective decision making skills
- Demonstrable team working skills
- Ability to provide written material e.g. Reports.
- Previous experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Desirable
- Computer literate (word processing, power point)
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current healthcare issues
- Quality benchmarking
- Quality, audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare Commission Standards for Better Health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
- Essence of Care
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Specialist post registration qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. Ophthalmic Diploma
- Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Qualification/998 equivalent
- D32/33 NVQ Btec Mentoring
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further postgraduate qualifications.
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with significant experience in a dedicated Ophthalmic service
- Recent evidence of continuing, post registration education and development
Person Specification
Vales based Questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities in Ophthalmology.
- Expert technician in the use of specialist ophthalmic equipment.
- Proven track record of working independently.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of nurses.
- Responsible for the development of protocols and procedures to facilitate development of the service.
- Change management.
- Administration of medication under patient group direction.
- Appraisal skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise.
- Interviewing skills.
- Effective interpersonal/communication skills
- Effective decision making skills
- Demonstrable team working skills
- Ability to provide written material e.g. Reports.
- Previous experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Desirable
- Computer literate (word processing, power point)
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current healthcare issues
- Quality benchmarking
- Quality, audit and its application
- Clinical Governance
- Healthcare Commission Standards for Better Health
- Risk management and NHSLA
- Health and Safety
- Confidentiality
- Statutory and professional requirements
- NHS policy
- Essence of Care
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registered
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Specialist post registration qualification in Ophthalmology e.g. Ophthalmic Diploma
- Teaching, Assessing and Mentoring Qualification/998 equivalent
- D32/33 NVQ Btec Mentoring
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further postgraduate qualifications.
- Recognised leadership development programme attendance
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with significant experience in a dedicated Ophthalmic service
- Recent evidence of continuing, post registration education and development
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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