Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic nurse practitioner who would like to make a difference to patient care and the ophthalmology services patients can access. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to enhance their leadership skills and current ophthalmology knowledge base in the treatment and management of patients with a wide range of eye health conditions. If you are a highly motivated and enthusiastic ophthalmic nurse, someone who can give the best care and get the best outcome for your patients then this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
Gloucestershire Eye Unit offers a comprehensive ophthalmic service for adults and children and your role will be part of this go-ahead multi-disciplinary service. You will work with the Nurse Practitioner team to provide a telephone triage service and work closely with the medical retinal team performing angiography, photodynamic therapy and intravitreal injections. Once competent you will work autonomously administering Botulinum Toxin injections for blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm and entropion.
This is a full-time post which will be rostered into our team working hours between 8.00-1800 Monday to Saturday. You will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service and will sometimes be required to cross sites at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal hospitals on the same day.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
You will be part of an existing team of three experienced band 7 Nurse Practitioners, and one experienced band 6 who provide an extended ophthalmic role in an innovative and award-winning department. The ophthalmic outpatients setting is a challenging and changing environment where every day is different.
Once you have gained experience and skills in this role you will be well placed to further develop your expertise as opportunities arise.Join us, grow your knowledge and skills, become a more rounded ophthalmic nurse practitioner and be part of our Trust's Journey to Outstanding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main purpose of the job is to be trained to carry out specific ophthalmic procedures such as the delivery of intra-vitreal injections as well as injections of Botulinum Toxin around the eye. In addition, gaining written patient consent, cannulation and intravenous drug administration for fundus angiography and photodynamic therapy.
The nurse practitioners are trained to triage telephone referrals from GPs, Emergency Departments, Minor Injury Units, optometrists and self-referring patients. Once competent in the above skills, there may be an opportunity for further development and training to undertake additional ophthalmic procedures in response to service developments such as Emergency Eye Care Clinic and slit lamp skills.
The nurse practitioners need to communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team including community agencies involved in supporting patients with sight loss. To maintain and develop high standards of care and to conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to less experienced/non registered and new staff at all times.
The nurse practitioner team contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of audits/ standards/ policies/ guidelines and service improvements for the Ophthalmology Service informing and collaborating with other colleagues as appropriate.
Contact Details
If you require more information on this vacancy then please contact;
Ruth O'Neill (Band 7 Nurse Practitioner)
ruth.o'neill@nhs.net
0300 422 3071
or
Jane Hardman (Band 7 Nurse Practitioner)
jane.hardman@nhs.net
0300 422 3071
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main purpose of the job is to be trained to carry out specific ophthalmic procedures such as the delivery of intra-vitreal injections as well as injections of Botulinum Toxin around the eye. In addition, gaining written patient consent, cannulation and intravenous drug administration for fundus angiography and photodynamic therapy.
The nurse practitioners are trained to triage telephone referrals from GPs, Emergency Departments, Minor Injury Units, optometrists and self-referring patients. Once competent in the above skills, there may be an opportunity for further development and training to undertake additional ophthalmic procedures in response to service developments such as Emergency Eye Care Clinic and slit lamp skills.
The nurse practitioners need to communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team including community agencies involved in supporting patients with sight loss. To maintain and develop high standards of care and to conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to less experienced/non registered and new staff at all times.
The nurse practitioner team contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of audits/ standards/ policies/ guidelines and service improvements for the Ophthalmology Service informing and collaborating with other colleagues as appropriate.
Contact Details
If you require more information on this vacancy then please contact;
Ruth O'Neill (Band 7 Nurse Practitioner)
ruth.o'neill@nhs.net
0300 422 3071
or
Jane Hardman (Band 7 Nurse Practitioner)
jane.hardman@nhs.net
0300 422 3071
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable
- Ophthalmic qualification
- Non medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Substantial years current experience of working in an ophthalmic clinical setting
- Experience of working as nurse in charge in a relevant department to oversee the management of clinical sessions
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of optics, refraction and biometry
- Proficient at delivering intravitreal injections
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of basic science, anatomy and physiology and symptoms of eye disease including presentation, treatment and management of common conditions
- Demonstrates ability to question practice in a constructive way and present ideas for change management effectively
Desirable
- Proficiency in slit lamp biomicroscope skills for basic eye examination
- Proficient at taking telephone triage for emergency eye conditions and general ophthalmic advice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going personal development
Desirable
- Ophthalmic qualification
- Non medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Substantial years current experience of working in an ophthalmic clinical setting
- Experience of working as nurse in charge in a relevant department to oversee the management of clinical sessions
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of optics, refraction and biometry
- Proficient at delivering intravitreal injections
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of basic science, anatomy and physiology and symptoms of eye disease including presentation, treatment and management of common conditions
- Demonstrates ability to question practice in a constructive way and present ideas for change management effectively
Desirable
- Proficiency in slit lamp biomicroscope skills for basic eye examination
- Proficient at taking telephone triage for emergency eye conditions and general ophthalmic advice
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).
