Band 6 Specialist Ophthalmic Nurse - Ophthalmology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team based at the Royal Free Hospital . You will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing world-class care to a diverse range of ophthalmic patients. The role also provides opportunities for professional development, with a focus on developing skills to deliver a nurse-led intravitreal injection service.

The Royal Free Ophthalmic services are located across 6 clinical sites based across London. Delivering clinical care, diagnostic checks and treatments for both adult and paediatric patients across various services which include outpatients, eye casualty, day surgery and pre-operative assessment. You will be required to work in an outpatient or day surgery setting at Royal Free Hospital . .

This post requires cross site cover, therefore, you must be flexible and adaptable to working at different clinical sites to support service needs. You will also be required to work at Whittington hospital and St Pancras eye clinic when required

Qualification in Ophthalmic nursing is desirable.

Possession of a full UK NMC registration with pin is essential.

This is a part time post 16 hrs over 2 days Mon-Friday

Main duties of the job

The post holder must possess good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. You will be designated to take charge of the department both in the out-patient and day surgery setting.

To work collaboratively and cohesively with the multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients by delivering evidence based, individualised patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.

Deliver specialist nurse care encompassing nurse led clinics e.g. Intravitreal injections, Fundus Angiography, Pre-operative assessment.

To take an active role within clinical governance and quality framework, helping to embed the culture of continuous improvement.

The role involves supervising junior staff, teaching qualified and unqualified staff, supporting development, progression and implementation of ophthalmic developments.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working for the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st Level Adult Nursing Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Evidence of study/program in Ophthalmology
• Achieved a Mentor or Practice Assessor qualification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience in Adult Nursing
• Experience as a staff nurse Band 5 or higher in Ophthalmology
• Demonstrates Clinical expertise relevant to Ophthalmology
• Knowledge of current advances in ophthalmology patient management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge & experience of using ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and IT systems
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to provide evidence of recent and continuing professional development relevant to Ophthalmology
• Experience in managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
• Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills
• Evidence of teaching others
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use clinical judgement and make informed decisions
• Ability to support and develop learners and colleagues in clinical practice

Desirable

• Evidence of Teaching others

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to undertake Flexible working, including different shift patterns and cross site working
• Professional, approachable, and credible role model.
• Flexible and adaptable in response to changing service and patient needs.