Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse - Lead Clinics & Patient Care

NHS; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse to provide high-quality patient-centered ophthalmic care within the multidisciplinary team. The role involves leading nurse-led clinics, managing caseloads, and contributing to clinical governance and service development. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in ophthalmology and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 per annum pro rata, in a supportive and award-winning healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute NHS setting.
• Good professional conduct essential.
• Must have relevant job experience in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred ophthalmic care.
• Lead nurse-led clinics like triage and intravitreal injection.
• Provide clinical leadership and support staff education.

Skills

Stereoscopic vision

Ability to manage case load

Written and verbal skills

Team player

Experience of nurse led triage

In depth experience of Ophthalmology nursing

Education

First level Registered Nurse

Evidenced study of Ophthalmology nursing (Diploma/degree level)

Nurse prescribing or willingness to undertake

Teaching and Assessing course

Masters in Nursing/Ophthalmology (or working towards)

Tools

Tonometry Skills

Optical coherence Tomography skills

Job description

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse to provide high-quality patient-centered ophthalmic care within the multidisciplinary team. The role involves leading nurse-led clinics, managing caseloads, and contributing to clinical governance and service development. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in ophthalmology and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary between £47,810 and £54,710 per annum pro rata, in a supportive and award-winning healthcare environment.