Nurse Practitioner Ophthalmology

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner for a part-time role (35 hours per week). This position involves providing evidence-based care to ophthalmic patients, leading nurse-led clinics, and contributing to service improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in ophthalmology and skills in clinical assessments and delivering intravitreal injections. A passion for ophthalmology and readiness for leadership responsibilities are essential.

Qualifications

• First-level registration (First Level Degree or equivalent) and post-basic training and experience in ophthalmology.
• Extensive knowledge within ophthalmic sub-specialties.
• Experience delivering intravitreal injections and making clinical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care and deliver nurse-led clinics.
• Manage telephone referrals and maintain accurate patient records.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; contribute to clinical governance.

Skills

Ophthalmic nursing care

Leadership in nurse-led clinics

Clinical assessment skills

Excellent communication

Education

First-level registration (First Level Degree or equivalent)

Post-basic training in ophthalmology

Tools

Relevant IT systems

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a Band 6 Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner (Part‑time, 35 hours per week) to join our team. The role involves evidence‑based care of ophthalmic patients, working autonomously in nurse‑led clinics and contributing to service improvement. The ideal candidate will be passionate about ophthalmology, eager to develop their skills and ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care and deliver nurse‑led clinics, including intravitreal injections.
• Manage telephone referrals, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate patient records using relevant IT systems.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff; contribute to clinical governance and service improvement.
• Plan, implement and evaluate care for patients in sub‑specialities such as Age‑related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Corneal and Cataract clinics.
• Perform clinical assessments: visual acuity, intra‑ocular pressure, slit‑lamp examinations, indirect ophthalmoscopy, OCT scans, visual field tests and Pentacam scans where appropriate.
• Provide independent intravitreal injections, including consent, documentation and reporting of complications.
• Conduct telephone assessments and post‑operative or treatment reviews.
• Support ward teams and departments in ophthalmology services and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Participate in planning and implementation of new service developments and risk management in line with Trust policy.

About Us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of local acute services to Worcestershire and specialised services to Herefordshire and beyond. We operate hospital‑based services from three sites (Kidderminster, Redditch, Worcester) and employ over 7,000 staff dedicated to outstanding patient‑centred care.

Qualifications (Essential)

• First‑level registration (First Level Degree or equivalent) and post‑basic training and experience in ophthalmology.
• Extensive knowledge and experience within ophthalmic sub‑specialties.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to lead nurse‑led clinics, and the capacity to challenge and articulate opinions.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, health & safety, NHS legislative changes, and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated reporting skills, ability to appraise and direct others, and a record of leadership & teaching.
• Experience delivering intravitreal injections and clinical decision‑making for patients undergoing these procedures.
• Evidence of knowledge of ophthalmic guidance and recommendations.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Independent intravitreal injector or willingness to undertake the course.
• Non‑medical prescriber status or willingness to undertake this training.
• Experience in retention of clinical procedures requiring accuracy and dexterity.
• Virtual review of ophthalmic patients, audit knowledge and experience.
• Driver with access to a car.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including an enhanced DBS where required, in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD

Website: https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/