Job summary
Are you an ophthalmic nurse with experience of working in an A&E setting? Have you had experience in treating and discharging patients independently? Do you possess a non-medical prescribing qualification?If so, this may be the job for you.
The Bristol Eye Hospital is increasing it's numbers of Senior Ophthalmic Practitioners to support the team and patients in this growing area.
Our department is a busy Emergency Department covering emergency treatment for the general public 7 days a week 365 days of the year. We receive referrals from GP's, community opticians, other hospitals and self-referrals from the general public.
The successful applicant must possess comprehensive ophthalmic knowledge and be able to demonstrate the ability to independently treat patients with no medical input, within national and local guidelines.
They must have excellent teaching skills and be able to assist the management team within the department in training staff and maintaining up to date competencies and frameworks for the clinical area.
If you think this is you then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Emergency Department in Bristol Eye Hospital, UHBW NHS Foundation Trust is a tertiary ophthalmic centre treating ophthalmic emergencies 365 days per year, seven days per week.
The post holder will be required to work shifts from 07:45-18:00 hrs or 07:45-16:30 hrs including weekends. There is no requirement to work night shifts. The expectation is that at least one weekend in four will be worked.
The post holder will work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary ophthalmic team within the Emergency Department. They will acknowledge and provide overall responsibility for the provision of a specialist nursing care, working within departmental and trust clinical guidelines to enable the safe assessment, treatment, and discharge of patients.
The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership, and education to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff, providing advice, support and information throughout the care pathway.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within the hospital environment
- Experience of teaching/mentoring/support of staff
- Ophthalmology experience in an Emergency Department setting
- Proficiency in using a slit lamp
- Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and incidents
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer skills
- Clinical expert in a defined area of work
- Demonstrates excellent clinical decision-making ability
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Act in a professional manner
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
- Ophthalmology qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Independent prescribing qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service.
- Demonstrates highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives, including in situations of conflict or distress
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within the hospital environment
- Experience of teaching/mentoring/support of staff
- Ophthalmology experience in an Emergency Department setting
- Proficiency in using a slit lamp
- Demonstrates awareness of potential risks and incidents
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer skills
- Clinical expert in a defined area of work
- Demonstrates excellent clinical decision-making ability
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Act in a professional manner
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
- Ophthalmology qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Independent prescribing qualification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service.
- Demonstrates highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives, including in situations of conflict or distress
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Eye Hospital
Lower Maudlin street
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
