Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Ophthalmology Team at the LRI/LGH EMPCC Site
Our General Ophthalmology and eye casualty team consists of (Eye Casualty)2xlead consultants, 2xANP's,1x Specialist nurse and General Ophthalmology 3x General Ophthalmologists, 1x Specialty doctor.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to deliver, Glaucoma virtual working, General Ophthalmology and Cataract clinics both at the LRI and LGH EMPCC sites. We are looking to develop the individual clinically with plenty of new training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
- Working autonomously and independently, utilising specialist knowledge and skills to assess the physical health status of patients who are receiving Intravitreal drug therapy, making referrals to other agencies / disciplines as appropriate.
- Managing a defined caseload of patients, independently carry out ophthalmic assessments, optimising treatments within agreed protocols and patient group directives, seeking advice, if necessary from senior colleagues.
- Leading and coordinating in General and Virtual clinics. This will involve working as an autonomous Clinician with the responsibility for Virtual and General/Cataract Clinics
Attached you will find the person specification and job description with more details about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by managers and lead clinicians as guidance during shortlisting.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Giving guidance on the management of patients through protocol / practice guidelines to support decision making in clinical practice.
- Make changes in collaboration with the Retinal team, to clinical management plans exercising a high level of clinical decision making supported by evidence based research and protocols.
- Assist in the developing efficient and effective care pathways for patients, delegating responsibilities to other health professionals to achieve seamless care.
- Ensuring through NICE guidance, that clinical practice is patient centered, evidence based and delivered within the code of professional conduct, Trust Policies and guidelines.
- Promoting best practice, collaborating with local and regional benchmarking groups to generate common standards and nursing and clinical guidelines.
- Performing / requesting Ophthalmology diagnostics and therapeutic interventions as they deem necessary following clinical assessment of the patient.
- Contributing to professional led discharge by initiating the transfer of care process and follow up care plans in collaboration with the health care team.
- Provide and develop psychological support pathways for patients and relatives who use the service. Establishing complex, sensitive and empathetic relations with patients and carers. In doing this the post holder may be exposed to occasional distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Promoting Infection Prevention practices in line with the saving lives high impact interventions (HII).
- Assist in producing patient leaflets as per Trust policy.
- Offering and delivering relevant health promotion and disease prevention education to clients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Giving guidance on the management of patients through protocol / practice guidelines to support decision making in clinical practice.
- Make changes in collaboration with the Retinal team, to clinical management plans exercising a high level of clinical decision making supported by evidence based research and protocols.
- Assist in the developing efficient and effective care pathways for patients, delegating responsibilities to other health professionals to achieve seamless care.
- Ensuring through NICE guidance, that clinical practice is patient centered, evidence based and delivered within the code of professional conduct, Trust Policies and guidelines.
- Promoting best practice, collaborating with local and regional benchmarking groups to generate common standards and nursing and clinical guidelines.
- Performing / requesting Ophthalmology diagnostics and therapeutic interventions as they deem necessary following clinical assessment of the patient.
- Contributing to professional led discharge by initiating the transfer of care process and follow up care plans in collaboration with the health care team.
- Provide and develop psychological support pathways for patients and relatives who use the service. Establishing complex, sensitive and empathetic relations with patients and carers. In doing this the post holder may be exposed to occasional distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Promoting Infection Prevention practices in line with the saving lives high impact interventions (HII).
- Assist in producing patient leaflets as per Trust policy.
- Offering and delivering relevant health promotion and disease prevention education to clients.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - first level or equivalent professional qualification
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and skills in Ophthalmic disease management
- Undertaken role expansion as required
- Able to undertake clinical assessment and examination
- Good level of dexterity - hand eye co-ordination
- Previous Ophthalmic experience
Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise and advanced clinical skills
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of NHS plan and UHL Quality Strategy
- Excellent team working skills
- Approachable and confident
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working Knowledge of budgetary management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- RGN - first level or equivalent professional qualification
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Experience
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and skills in Ophthalmic disease management
- Undertaken role expansion as required
- Able to undertake clinical assessment and examination
- Good level of dexterity - hand eye co-ordination
- Previous Ophthalmic experience
Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
- Recognises own limitations
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise and advanced clinical skills
- Good understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of NHS plan and UHL Quality Strategy
- Excellent team working skills
- Approachable and confident
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Resource Utilisation
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working Knowledge of budgetary management
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
