Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Ophthalmic Nurse to join our dynamic Botulinum Clinic, working closely with our highly skilled Oculoplastic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, patient-focused service that delivers specialist treatments to improve both function and quality of life.
No prior botulinum injection experience is required -- full training will be provided. We welcome nurses with a strong ophthalmic background, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
If you're an enthusiastic ophthalmic nurse with a passion for patient care and a desire to grow your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Safely administer periocular and facial botulinum toxin A injections across a variety of ophthalmic indications including blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, synkinesis, and entropion.
Perform lacrimal gland injections when required or after appropriate training.
Obtain informed consent prior to procedures, clearly explaining benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Conduct post-treatment telephone follow-ups to monitor efficacy, manage side effects, and provide patient support.
Offer advice on common post-injection effects and escalate complex or serious issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of all administered injections including dose, injection site, batch numbers, and adverse reactions.
Work closely with ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary colleagues to review patient care and make recommendations regarding treatment plans or medication adjustments.
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
The post holder will be responsible for providing direct patient care within the department; considering individual patient needs and prioritising effectively; ensuring that when a patients condition is deteriorating this is communicated and reported to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a professional and timely manner.
They will seek to actively improve patient care, always leading by example, with an expectation to follow protocols and work in line with the Clinical Governing
This role requires strict adherence to prescribed treatment protocols, detailed patient assessment, consent, documentation, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration within the ophthalmology team.
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
The post holder will be responsible for providing direct patient care within the department; considering individual patient needs and prioritising effectively; ensuring that when a patients condition is deteriorating this is communicated and reported to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a professional and timely manner.
They will seek to actively improve patient care, always leading by example, with an expectation to follow protocols and work in line with the Clinical Governing
This role requires strict adherence to prescribed treatment protocols, detailed patient assessment, consent, documentation, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration within the ophthalmology team.
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
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing, speciality
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Experience as preceptor / mentor
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Working in Ophthalmology Setting
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
Desirable
- Ophthalmic Course
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Public Sector Language Competency
Desirable
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing, speciality
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
- Experience as preceptor / mentor
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- IT skills including use of email and Microsoft office packages
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Collaborative
- Innovative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Working in Ophthalmology Setting
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
Desirable
- Ophthalmic Course
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Public Sector Language Competency
Desirable
- Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
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 Outpatients Department
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
