Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Ophthalmic Nurse to join our dedicated, friendly and multi-disciplinary team within the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department as a Band 6 Medical Retina Specialist Nurse on a permanent part-time time post.
This would be a great opportunity for an existing ophthalmic nurse who is looking for a new career opportunity. We have a variety of nurse-led clinics as well as offering diagnostics and support to our Consultants, Fellows and allied Professionals within the department.
The main aspects of the role is for you to perform intravitreal injections administration and manage the day to day running of nurse-led clinics within the Medical Retina service.
The job role also include participation in supporting the Medical Retina service in clinic management, clinic coordination, auditing, service development, and patient and staff education.
The Medical Retina Specialist Nurse role is to support a very busy Medical Retina service. It is desirable that you already have knowledge and experience working within an ophthalmic setting, though training and support to gain these skills will be provided.
You will deliver safe, effective, high quality care to our patients.
Within the Eye Department at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrookes Hospital site we are responsible for service provision to patients in the Main Outpatients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing and carry out specialist nursing procedures for patients with medical retina conditions. This will include the provision of intravitreal injections, fundus fluorescein angiography, OCT review and virtual AMD clinics.
The post holder will act as a coordinator in the medical retina service ensuring patients are seen and assessed by all members of the multidisciplinary team. They will act as first point of contact for medical retina patients who have clinical concerns.
The post holder will be a key member of staff in participating in the development of care of patients attending the medical retina service. They will be working autonomously and are accountable for their own professional actions. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 17 August 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 31 August 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
A welcome subsidy of £1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.
Closing date is midnight on 17 August 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 31 August 2023
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
- Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or evidence of currently working towards one
- Ophthalmology specific nursing qualifications
- Recognised clinical teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and relevant clinical experience within ophthalmology nursing teams
- Experience working under own initiative
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience teaching others
Desirable
- Experience of service development and improvement projects
- Experience conducting audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the basic underlying pathology in the main retinal conditions (AMD, diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusion)
- Knowledge of current treatment options and management of the main retinal conditions
- Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the main retinal conditions
- Understand the difficulties visually impaired patients face and to know when to refer to support services
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers (both written and verbally).
- Awareness of visually impaired patients' needs and ability to adjust communication and examination techniques accordingly
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
- To be flexible to meet service needs
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Able and willing to undertake ophthalmic training/ophthalmic course
Desirable
- Computing skills: word-processing, spread sheet and presentation packages
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability and commitment to providing a service for patients/clients that is governed by: -Care -Compassion -Competence -Effective communication relevant to the area of work -Commitment -Courage/Advocacy for the patient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree level qualification or evidence of currently working towards one
- Ophthalmology specific nursing qualifications
- Recognised clinical teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive and relevant clinical experience within ophthalmology nursing teams
- Experience working under own initiative
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience teaching others
Desirable
- Experience of service development and improvement projects
- Experience conducting audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the basic underlying pathology in the main retinal conditions (AMD, diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusion)
- Knowledge of current treatment options and management of the main retinal conditions
- Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the main retinal conditions
- Understand the difficulties visually impaired patients face and to know when to refer to support services
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers (both written and verbally).
- Awareness of visually impaired patients' needs and ability to adjust communication and examination techniques accordingly
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously
- To be flexible to meet service needs
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Able and willing to undertake ophthalmic training/ophthalmic course
Desirable
- Computing skills: word-processing, spread sheet and presentation packages
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Together - safe, kind, excellent.
Desirable
- Demonstrates the ability and commitment to providing a service for patients/clients that is governed by: -Care -Compassion -Competence -Effective communication relevant to the area of work -Commitment -Courage/Advocacy for the patient
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).