Job summary
Band 6Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
Intravitreal injection service/General OphthalmologySouthlands site specific.
An excitingdevelopmentopportunity has arisen for an Enthusiastic, Driven and AmbitiousOphthalmic Nurse to join the team in the OphthalmologyDeptat Southlands asaOphthalmic Nurse Practitionerat Band 6.
This role willhelp support our existing Intravitreal Injection service,Sub-specialtyOphthalmologyclinicsandour OphthalmologyDaySurgeryUnit.
Our Medical retina, treatment servicesare providedby our expert team ofOphthalmologists,Advanced Clinical Practitioners from either a Nursing or AHP background,Nurse Practitioners, Ophthalmic Technicians and Healthcare assistantsfollowing defined treatment pathways
This post would be ideal for someone who is already trained inMedical RetinaOphthalmicNursingoris currently registered on and is training towards the completion of the Ophthalmic Practitioner Pathway (OPT)Levels 1,2and 3 inMedical RetinaOphthalmic Care.
Already being a Trained Nurse who injects or are currently training towards yourcompetency basedassessment is desirable
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner (ONP) will be a senior member of the ophthalmic team and will be responsible for running nurse led clinics (Injection Clinics, MR Clinics).
This role will form an intrinsic part of the service based in University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
The ONP will be responsible for the management of high quality and timely care of patients attending the Medical Retina, Intravitreal Injection service.
The post holder will role model complex clinical care, consistent with evidenced based best practice.
The ONP will also work within all other areas of the Ophthalmology department (Out- patients and Pre-assessment)
The ONP will foster a climate of audit, research, innovation and clinical excellence through advanced clinical practice and multidisciplinary working.
They will also develop and lead nurse-led clinic services, working alongside the Lead consultant in the development of clinical services to support and enhance the services delivered by the Ophthalmology department.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the designated specialist areas Ophthalmic OPD & A/E and to influence practice within the MDT.2. Work on own initiative to undertake a wide range of duties relating to ophthalmology, backed up by professional skills and knowledge, including being able to respond in the event of an adverse reaction, and safely discharge patients.3. The post holder will practice autonomously and support and empower all healthcare workers and patients, by providing leadership, delegating responsibility, authority and accountability on ophthalmology management issues by the provision of education, expert advice and clinical expertise. This involves the assessment and treatment ofpatients, who may have challenging ophthalmology symptoms, in the outpatient department following referral of patients from both primary and secondary care.4. Be highly skilled and competent in the comprehensive assessment of patients using theoretical knowledge and a wide range of experience to assess needs and administer care to support recovery.5. The Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for administering independent assessments of patients in all nurse led clinics.6. Devise individual patient-led treatment plans using clinical reasoning, current evidence and a wide range of treatment skills.7. Develop nurse-led clinics, and other expanded/practitioner role procedures, approved by the Trust.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the designated specialist areas Ophthalmic OPD & A/E and to influence practice within the MDT.2. Work on own initiative to undertake a wide range of duties relating to ophthalmology, backed up by professional skills and knowledge, including being able to respond in the event of an adverse reaction, and safely discharge patients.3. The post holder will practice autonomously and support and empower all healthcare workers and patients, by providing leadership, delegating responsibility, authority and accountability on ophthalmology management issues by the provision of education, expert advice and clinical expertise. This involves the assessment and treatment ofpatients, who may have challenging ophthalmology symptoms, in the outpatient department following referral of patients from both primary and secondary care.4. Be highly skilled and competent in the comprehensive assessment of patients using theoretical knowledge and a wide range of experience to assess needs and administer care to support recovery.5. The Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for administering independent assessments of patients in all nurse led clinics.6. Devise individual patient-led treatment plans using clinical reasoning, current evidence and a wide range of treatment skills.7. Develop nurse-led clinics, and other expanded/practitioner role procedures, approved by the Trust.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree/Diploma level, with significant post-registration experience
- Mentorship level 6 (degree level) or equivalent/working towards
Desirable
- Experience of Medical Retina service in a busy Ophthalmology dept
- Attended IVT training day at Moorfields
- Enrolled on, OPT level 1, 2, 3 Medical Retina Pathway
- Achieved or working towards completion of practical IVT training according to local policy
- Experience of leading team members through the appraisal process
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Degree/Diploma level, with significant post-registration experience
- Mentorship level 6 (degree level) or equivalent/working towards
Desirable
- Experience of Medical Retina service in a busy Ophthalmology dept
- Attended IVT training day at Moorfields
- Enrolled on, OPT level 1, 2, 3 Medical Retina Pathway
- Achieved or working towards completion of practical IVT training according to local policy
- Experience of leading team members through the appraisal process
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
