Job summary
If you want to be part of a highly motivated patient focused team then we are looking for you.
You will be responsible the provision of care in the form of intravitreal injection administration for patients in the Medical Retina service within Ophthalmology MSE . This will also include some cross site working across MSE sites.
You will be accountable for the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with other senior nurses in the department and the multidisciplinary team. They will ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.
Contract Ends on 31/3/2025
Main duties of the job
To work as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffs have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group.
To practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment
Work autonomously, be responsible for a caseload of patients ,managing nurse led injections to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based and patient centred care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines
To participate and be involved in nurse led innovations such as carrying out nursing extended roles, such as nurse led fluoresceine clinic, counselling and consenting patients for investigative procedures
Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and monitor disease progression in patients with Medical Retina conditions
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decision relating to their treatment and management, escalate concerns within professional structures as required.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance
Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
To ensure that patients are seen within the recommended timescales and targets where these are in place.
Promote relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients careers and families according to their needs which is evidence based.
Lead on the provision of evidence-based nursing practice.
To supply and /or administer medications according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts prescribing policy for non-medical prescribers
To make judgements for the management of each individual patient through analysis and available information and initiate appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary specialists.
To give advice to patients regarding what to expect before, during and after procedures providing the relevant written information
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance
Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
To ensure that patients are seen within the recommended timescales and targets where these are in place.
Promote relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients careers and families according to their needs which is evidence based.
Lead on the provision of evidence-based nursing practice.
To supply and /or administer medications according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts prescribing policy for non-medical prescribers
To make judgements for the management of each individual patient through analysis and available information and initiate appropriate referrals to multidisciplinary specialists.
To give advice to patients regarding what to expect before, during and after procedures providing the relevant written information
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC recognised Orthoptic degree or diploma or GOC recognised Optometry degree
- Intravitreal injection course
Desirable
- Nonmedical prescriber qualification
- Recognise qualification course in Ophthalmology (ophthalmic course
- Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a nurse practitioner/specialist, Orthoptist or Optometrist
- Managing own cohort of patients e.g. nurse led clinics/extended roles
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the disease process and current treatment and management of retinal conditions
- Understanding importance of audit and is able to apply audit processes to improve nursing practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC recognised Orthoptic degree or diploma or GOC recognised Optometry degree
- Intravitreal injection course
Desirable
- Nonmedical prescriber qualification
- Recognise qualification course in Ophthalmology (ophthalmic course
- Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a nurse practitioner/specialist, Orthoptist or Optometrist
- Managing own cohort of patients e.g. nurse led clinics/extended roles
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the disease process and current treatment and management of retinal conditions
- Understanding importance of audit and is able to apply audit processes to improve nursing practice
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).
