Clinical Nurse Specilaist Opthamology

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a nurse ophthalmic Intra-vitreal Injector to join their multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing specialized clinical care to ophthalmic patients and actively participating in the development of the nurse-led injection service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in ophthalmic nursing and demonstrate leadership in managing treatment protocols within the clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully trained in Intra-vitreal injection technique.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology.
• Clinical experience in ophthalmic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical retina follow up clinics under supervision.
• Administer Intravitreal injections competently and safely.
• Participate in teaching and training of junior nursing staff.

Skills

Ophthalmic Nursing

Clinical Practice

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Ophthalmic Nursing qualification

Job description

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Site North Middlesex University Hospital Town London Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAs Salary period Yearly Closing 18/07/2025 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

This post is for a nurse ophthalmic Intra-vitreal Injector who will work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical care to our ophthalmic patients. The successful candidate will work alongside the Specialty Consultants to develop the nurse-led injection service at the North Middlesex University Hospital. The successful candidate will support the clinical development of the service and includes clinical development of the nursing team. In addition to delivering the injections, there will also be associated outpatient clinics such as casualty and follow up clinics for medical retina.

The post holder will need to actively participate in teaching, training, and audits as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and support medical retina follow up clinics under supervision and independently for patients with Diabetic retinopathy, Age related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and other medical retina conditions.
• Works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Ophthalmology team able to diagnose, manage, investigate, and discharge medical retina patients within agreed protocols. The patients always remain under the care of a named consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
• Work in collaboration with the Medical Retina Leads as well as supporting staff such as nurses and intravitreal injection coordinator/failsafe officer.
• Demonstrates highly developed clinical nursing knowledge and skills in administering Intravitreal injections deemed competent to practice unsupervised.
• The post holder will always have immediate access to advice from an ophthalmic specialist doctor whilst giving injections and that an ophthalmic specialist doctor is immediately available to manage any complications.
• The post holder should be able to take up role of training junior nurse injectors including signing them off as competent at end of training period.
• Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Working for our organisation

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Able to use IT systems to keep clinical summary and letters regarding consultation for nurse led clinics to pass patient information to other health professionals such as general practitioners.
• Demonstrate and maintain expertise through professional development, implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical supervision.
• Participate in the training and development of nursing and inter-professional staff.
• Work within the Clinical Nurse Specialist framework as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patients’ needs.
• Is accountable for own professional actions,
• Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
• Works within Standards and guidelines of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, National and local agreed policies, protocols, and procedures.
• In conjunction with the Matron, ensures that policies and procedures are initiated/revised, developed, implemented, and reviewed regularly.
• To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Health Board
• To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
• To participate in surveys and audits as necessary to enable the Trust/Department to meet its statutory requirements
• Lead by example, providing mentorship and support demonstrate exemplary practice to all members of the nursing team
• Promote a professional and happy environment conducive to high patient and staff morale, achieved by personal example, and direct involvement in the activities of the department environment.

Person specification

knowledge & Skills

• • Fully trained in the technique of Intra-vitreal injection by an ophthalmic specialist doctor.
• • Fully trained in the rationale for the treatment, its effects, and possible complications both intra operative and post-operative.
• • Ophthalmic Nursing qualification

Experience

• • Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, physiology, and common complaints relating to Ophthalmic conditions
• • Able to demonstrate safe, clinical practice and care
• • Clinical experience in ophthalmic procedures
• • Evidence of on-going professional development.
• • Skills in time management, leadership and organisational skills.
• • Experience in medical retina clinics
• • Experience in independent intravitreal injections

personal attributes

• calm and reassuring
• Professional

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Noeleen Behan Job title Senior Matron for Outpatients & Community Services Email address [e-mail]