Job summary
Are you an Ophthalmic Nurse or an experience Adult Nurse looking for a new challenge?
The Ophthalmology Department at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Addenbrooke's Hospital is looking to recruit an experienced ophthalmic nurse to undertake an exciting challenge and train to become a Medical Retina Specialist Nurse.
There is a full-time 12 month Fixed Term/Secondment position and a part-time Substantive position available with core hours between 08:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday. However a variety of hours will be considered.
This would be a great opportunity for an existing ophthalmic nurse or an experience adult 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, doctors and Allied Healthcare Professionals within the department.
The main aspects of the role is to perform intravitreal injections administration and to manage the day to day running of nurse-led clinics within the service.
The job role includes participation in supporting the Medical Retina service in clinic management, clinic co-ordination, auditing, service development, and patient and staff education.
You will need to be comfortable working independently and competent within your own scope of practice.
Within the Eye Department we are responsible for service provision to patients in the Main Outpatients.
Main duties of the job
This position gives a trained ophthalmic nurse the opportunity to develop their competencies, skills and knowledge in Ophthalmology further by commencing in an advanced role within the Medical Retina Service.
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, Optical coherence tomography (OCT) interpretation, virtual medical retina clinics and nurse-led telephone 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.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 21 November 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 30 November 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.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Closing date is midnight on 21 November 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 30 November 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
- Registered General Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC registration
- Able and willing to undertake ophthalmic training / ophthalmic course
Desirable
- Ophthalmology specific qualifications
- Recognised clinical teaching qualification
- Degree level qualification or evidence of currently working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 5 and relevant clinical experience within ophthalmology
- Experience working under own initiative
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience teaching others and evidence of mentorship / preceptorship roles
- Experience conducting audit
- Experience of formal / informal teaching and able to demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Some experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of service development and improvement projects
- Experienced and competent in independently administering intravitreal injections to patients with macular diseases
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the basic underlying pathology in the main retinal conditions (age-related macular degeneration, 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
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers in all media.
- 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
- Willing and capable to undertake intravitreal injection training.
- Computing skills: word-processing, spread sheet and presentation packages
Desirable
Additonal 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.
- 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
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC registration
- Able and willing to undertake ophthalmic training / ophthalmic course
Desirable
- Ophthalmology specific qualifications
- Recognised clinical teaching qualification
- Degree level qualification or evidence of currently working towards one
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 5 and relevant clinical experience within ophthalmology
- Experience working under own initiative
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience teaching others and evidence of mentorship / preceptorship roles
- Experience conducting audit
- Experience of formal / informal teaching and able to demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Some experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Desirable
- Experience of service development and improvement projects
- Experienced and competent in independently administering intravitreal injections to patients with macular diseases
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the basic underlying pathology in the main retinal conditions (age-related macular degeneration, 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
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers in all media.
- 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
- Willing and capable to undertake intravitreal injection training.
- Computing skills: word-processing, spread sheet and presentation packages
Desirable
Additonal 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.
- 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
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
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).