Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Nurse in Ophthalmology to join our team at Western Eye Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in ED ophthalmology. We are a progressive, growing department, and are looking for an individual to work in our emergency department/emergency clinics.
Western Eye Hospital is a busy hospital with an equally busy eye casualty. The emergency department feeds directly in to the outpatient clinics by administering immediate treatment and then referring onwards appropriately.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of consultants, ophthalmic trainee doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, nurses, optometrists and orthoptists. The role will consist of sessions A&E, Emergency Hot Clinics, urgent PCC clinics, Corneal Clinics, Minor lid and Cross Linking lists. Oculoplastics and Botox clinics.
The successful candidate must also hold the Independent Nurse Prescribing. Please see JD for essential requirements for the post.
Main duties of the job
- Practices as an ACP in the diagnosis and management of own ED Patients
- Provides expert advice on issues relating to ED Patients.
- Conduct oneself in accordance with the NMC Code Professional conduct, National and trust guidelines /policies.
- Exercise a degree of personal professional autonomy as an ACP in ED Ophthalmology
- Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
- Responsible to assess, manage, investigate and discharge patients independently using appropriate equipment including slit lamp, Tonometry, diagnostic equipment, and manage patients through their pathway according to trust and local protocols and consulting with senior clinicians as necessary.
- Able to undertake, interpret and act on investigations such as Bloods, x-rays, etc.
- Able to undertake or be trained to undertake Minor-lid surgery and Cross linking as well as being able to assess pre and post procedure and work closely with medical team to plan further management.
- Undertake Botulinum Toxin injections and under the oculoplastics team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree/ equivalent qualification/ working towards.
- Accredited ophthalmic qualification
- Registered in OPT in ED
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and improving Practice qualification
- ED Ophthalmology Post - qualification
- Complete OPT Level 1-2
- Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management.
Experience
Essential
- Working in ED as an ACP
- Anterior and Posterior segment examination using a Slit lamp
- Measuring of Intraocular Pressure
- Knowledge and interpretation and practical skills of ophthalmic investigations and procedures relevant to Ophthalmic Casualty.
- Advanced decision making skills that reflect patient focus
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
- Ability to work within a team and independently
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Evidence of conducting audit/research
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ophthalmic skills including Slitlamp, tonometry and fundoscopy examination
- Able to triage and make clinical decisions based on presentation
- Undertake and interpret ophthalmic procedures or investigations
- Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skill in ophthalmic practice
- Competent in medication administration including IV drugs
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Desirable
- Experience undertaking minor lid surgery. Botox or crosslinking
- Experience working in related services
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree/ equivalent qualification/ working towards.
- Accredited ophthalmic qualification
- Registered in OPT in ED
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and improving Practice qualification
- ED Ophthalmology Post - qualification
- Complete OPT Level 1-2
- Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management.
Experience
Essential
- Working in ED as an ACP
- Anterior and Posterior segment examination using a Slit lamp
- Measuring of Intraocular Pressure
- Knowledge and interpretation and practical skills of ophthalmic investigations and procedures relevant to Ophthalmic Casualty.
- Advanced decision making skills that reflect patient focus
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
- Ability to work within a team and independently
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Evidence of conducting audit/research
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ophthalmic skills including Slitlamp, tonometry and fundoscopy examination
- Able to triage and make clinical decisions based on presentation
- Undertake and interpret ophthalmic procedures or investigations
- Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skill in ophthalmic practice
- Competent in medication administration including IV drugs
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Desirable
- Experience undertaking minor lid surgery. Botox or crosslinking
- Experience working in related services
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
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).
