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Job description

The post holder will undertake clinical duties including extended role for pre/post cataract assessment, Minor surgery and glaucoma assessment whilst providing expert knowledge and skills to ensure the delivery of holistic care in the care settings. He/she will liaise with the Ophthalmology Consultants, and the various professions involved in caring for this group of patients to provide a high level of clinical leadership and patient care. The post holder is expected to be a clinical expert and will establish links with General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Nurses, and other care providers, offering improved communication, information and education.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate clinical expertise in designated clinical ophthalmology practice.
• Promote a culture of safe practice by ensuring staff adhere to policies/ procedures to minimise risk to patients, staff and others.
• He/she will participate in education programmes for other health care professionals in both the hospital and community settings.
• He/she will liaise with other hospitals and community settings.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Level 1 Registered Nurse on live NMC Register OR Orthoptic degree with current HCPC registration OR BSc Hons Optometry with current full General Optical Council registration.
• 5 years post registration experience, 3 of which must be in an Ophthalmology setting.
• Recognised Ophthalmology module or be in the process of completing.
• Non-medical prescribing / exemptions to medicine or willingness to undertake.

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button. Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata.