Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Anterior Segment.
The role demands specialised knowledge of anterior segment ophthalmology, with emphasis on cornea and cataract. You will work in close collaboration with other professionals e.g. Consultants, Clinical leads and Optometrist lead. The ability to work autonomously whilst managing a case load of patients is a requirement of the role.
You will always adhere to NMC Code of Practice and ensure departmental compliance and application of hospital policies and procedures.
There will be cross site working across Orsett and Southend sites.
Main duties of the job
You will participate in cataract, cornea and casualty clinics providing specialist nursing advice, support, clinical assessment and education to patients/carers, nurses, community organizations and other members of multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
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
To work as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffs have the appropriate skill 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, including managing cataract referrals to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based, and patient centered 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 high volume low complexity cataract clinic, counselling, and consenting patients for investigative procedures To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with the relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring that a full explanation is given. Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and to act as the patients advocate during treatment choices 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. To respond to telephone and e mail enquiries to coordinate changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patients clinical condition. Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to the Senior Charge Nurse. 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 To maintain accurate contemporaneous records of all interventions, care and advice given, inputting on the relevant software in line with the Trusts policies and procedures on data collection and confidentiality
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffs have the appropriate skill 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, including managing cataract referrals to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based, and patient centered 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 high volume low complexity cataract clinic, counselling, and consenting patients for investigative procedures To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with the relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring that a full explanation is given. Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and to act as the patients advocate during treatment choices 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. To respond to telephone and e mail enquiries to coordinate changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patients clinical condition. Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to the Senior Charge Nurse. 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 To maintain accurate contemporaneous records of all interventions, care and advice given, inputting on the relevant software in line with the Trusts policies and procedures on data collection and confidentiality
Person Specification
personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of previous teaching and mentoring
Desirable
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous experience in ophthalmology department, a minimum of 3 years' experience in Ophthalmology
- Have a working knowledge of clinical governance,audit and ability to interpret and implement results
Desirable
- Slit lamp skills
- Experience of working as a nurse practitioner/specialist
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nurse
- Evidence of continues professional development
Desirable
- Recognised qualification course in Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic course)
- Nonmedical prescriber qualification
Person Specification
personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of previous teaching and mentoring
Desirable
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Previous experience in ophthalmology department, a minimum of 3 years' experience in Ophthalmology
- Have a working knowledge of clinical governance,audit and ability to interpret and implement results
Desirable
- Slit lamp skills
- Experience of working as a nurse practitioner/specialist
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nurse
- Evidence of continues professional development
Desirable
- Recognised qualification course in Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic course)
- Nonmedical prescriber qualification
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
