Glaucoma Nurse Specialist and Pre-operative Nurse (Ophthalmology)

Job summary

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our Glaucoma service within Ophthalmology at UHD. We are seeking an experienced NMC registered nurse with experience of working within Ophthalmology and pre-operative assessment. The candidate must have relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology, however, specialist support and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

We are looking for a motivated person who is willing to develop and become an autonomous practitioner within the Glaucoma team, helping to meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients. They will be working within an experienced and patient focused multidisciplinary team.

The suitable candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and must be a committed professional who strives to ensure excellent standards of care are provided to all patients.

Interview Date: September 7th 2026.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload of Ophthalmology patients. This may include, but is not limited to, clinics of new and follow-up patients, post-operative reviews and telephone follow-up clinics.

To lead and run own nurse-led clinics, including clinics in Swanage as required.

To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of eye unit service policies and protocols with respect to the Ophthalmology service.

To act as a resource and to provide education for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Consultant and senior nurse.

Analyses and interprets patient history and examination, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information and formulates a patient management plan using specialist knowledge.

Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers's test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination

Uses sound judgment and analytical skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients, using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making.

Please see further information in the Job Description and Personal Specification.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC UK Registered Nurse/ HCPC registered or AP equivalent (Orthoptist)
• Foundation in Ophthalmology
• 1st level degree or working towards

Desirable

• Physical Examination of the Adult Course Degree
• Ophthalmology Practitioner Training (Levels 1-3)
• Recognised pre-operative assessment course

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of multi-disciplinary working
• Evidence of teaching in practice
• Clinical experience within Ophthalmology

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking pre operative assessment of patients

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages Medisight, EPR,E-camis
• Teaching, coaching and presentation skills
• Leadership skills (change management, planning and prioritisation, problem solving
• Commitment to personal development and development of others

Desirable

• Ability to assess need for and interpret ophthalmology related investigation and tests relevant to the glaucoma patient

Knowledge

Essential

• Developments in ophthalmology initiatives and treatments at national and local levels particularly Glaucoma, pre-assessment and Oculoplastics
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with aseptic techniques
• Ability to assess need for and interpret Ophthalmology related investigations and tests - visual fields. Sound general medical knowledge - with particular knowledge of Ophthalmic diseases
• Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers's test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Proactive approach

Desirable

• Ability to enthuse others
• Credibility within a multidisciplinary team