Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner - B7

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 7 Ophthalmic specialist nurse practitioner to join their dedicated team in Guildford. The role requires a 1st Level Registered Nurse with 5 years of ophthalmology experience. You will deliver patient-centered care, support departmental change, and engage in education and research. This position offers comprehensive health and wellbeing programs and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years post registration experience in ophthalmology.
• Demonstrated competence in Intra-Vitreal Injection.
• Up-to-date knowledge base in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective care leading to excellent patient experiences.
• Lead and monitor standards in the clinical team.
• Review patient pathways for positive experiences.

Skills

Intra-Vitreal Injection

Pre-operative Assessment/Biometry

Advanced Ophthalmology Clinical Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ophthalmic specialist nurse practitioner to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the ophthalmic department of the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a 1st Level Registered Nurse with 5yrs post registration ophthalmology experience, who can demonstrate competence in Intra - Vitreal Injection, Pre-operative Assessment/Biometry and pre/postoperative review of patients who have undergone cataract surgery. You should also have advanced ophthalmology clinical skills and an up-to-date knowledge base.

This position will clinically support the ophthalmology department and will be responsible for transforming the way in which we provide ophthalmology services at The Royal Surrey Foundation Hospital through application of Royal College and national recommendations such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) to deliver a sustainable and modern ophthalmology department.

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective care leading to an excellent experience for patients and carers by:

• Being responsible for the strategic delivery of high quality patient centred care within the speciality along with supporting the ambitions of the Trusts core objectives and strategies
• Being responsible for setting the standards within the clinical team and for ensuring that the environment allows the workforce to feel supported to deliver safe and effective care
• Reviewing patient pathways ensuring that patients experience a positive experience while under our care, which also drives effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery
• Leading as a driver for change, monitoring and improving standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education
• Leading in ensuring that the workforce has the skills and knowledge to continuously evolve the service to meet the needs of our patients via research and education

The post holder must be flexible in working between 0800hrs and 18:00hrs, Monday to Friday, subject to change with the ophthalmic service.

Candidates who do not have experience in injections are welcomed to apply as well, but they will be remunerated at a Band 6 level. We will provide training in injections and upon successful completion/formal assessment the post holder will be uplifted to Band 7.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.