Job summary
As the nurse practitioner within the defined sphere of practice the post holder will undertake a range of duties to ensure the effective delivery of care, including undertaking specialist procedures and providing specialist advice and ongoing support to the client group. The post holder is responsible for initiating treatments for patients against agreed protocols and guidelines, in the absence of a medical practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Actively supports patients and their families, through communicating difficult and complex information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding. This will include overcoming language barriers and ensuring that patients have an adequate understanding in order to consent for treatments/surgery
Has an in depth understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment used. Regularly conveys this understanding to medical and nursing staff and patients and carers on a day to day basis.
Assesses patients attending nurse led clinics, and initiates treatments based on presenting factors using guidelines for practice.
Responsible for managing and prioritising own workload against the needs of patients and service requirements
Undertakes a range of highly developed physical skills to include performing intravitreal injections
Responsible for providing direct specialist care to a defined group of ophthalmic patients.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.Assesses patients attending nurse led clinics, and initiates treatments based on presenting factors using guidelines for practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with N.M.C.
- Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or working towards
Desirable
- First level degree nursing.
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Mentorship
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years ophthalmic experience at band 5 and/or band 6 level.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous ophthalmic autonomous practice
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy & pathology
- Venepuncture
- IV drugs certificate
- Cannulation
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous practice.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to manage own workload.
- Time management
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work flexible shifts according to service need including weekend and evenings
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with N.M.C.
- Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or working towards
Desirable
- First level degree nursing.
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Mentorship
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years ophthalmic experience at band 5 and/or band 6 level.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous ophthalmic autonomous practice
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy & pathology
- Venepuncture
- IV drugs certificate
- Cannulation
Desirable
- Evidence of autonomous practice.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to manage own workload.
- Time management
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work flexible shifts according to service need including weekend and evenings
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).
