Clinical Nurse Specialist (General Ophthalmology)

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team in the Ophthalmology sector at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. This role involves delivering expert care in Glaucoma and Cataract clinics, with significant opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will work autonomously while being supported by a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to enhancing patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Moving patients through Glaucoma virtual working and Cataract clinics.
• Skills in assessing physical health for Intravitreal drug therapy needed.
• Experience in leading and coordinating clinics required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of patients effectively.
• Conduct autonomous ophthalmic assessments.
• Coordinate and lead General and Virtual clinics.

Skills

Autonomy

Ophthalmic assessment

Patient management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Ophthalmology Team at the LRI/LGH EMPCC Site

Our General Ophthalmology and eye casualty team consists of (Eye Casualty)2xlead consultants, 2xANP's,1x Specialist nurse and General Ophthalmology 3x General Ophthalmologists, 1x Specialty doctor.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse to deliver, Glaucoma virtual working, General Ophthalmology and Cataract clinics both at the LRI and LGH EMPCC sites. We are looking to develop the individual clinically with plenty of new training opportunities.

• Working autonomously and independently, utilising specialist knowledge and skills to assess the physical health status of patients who are receiving Intravitreal drug therapy, making referrals to other agencies / disciplines as appropriate.
• Managing a defined caseload of patients, independently carry out ophthalmic assessments, optimising treatments within agreed protocols and patient group directives, seeking advice, if necessary from senior colleagues.
• Leading and coordinating in General and Virtual clinics. This will involve working as an autonomous Clinician with the responsibility for Virtual and General/Cataract Clinics
  
  

Attached you will find the person specification and job description with more details about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by managers and lead clinicians as guidance during shortlisting.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We Have Four Primary Goals

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
  
  

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
  
  

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mr De Silva Job title: Consultant Ophthalmologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0116 2585928

Zack Sentance

General Manager

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