Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse – Clinic Lead & Educator

NHS Jobs; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs seeks a capable nursing professional to support a busy ophthalmology department in Great Yarmouth. You will supervise staff in the absence of the Department manager, participate in induction and training, assist in nurse-led clinics (ocular angiography, retinal, glaucoma, intravitreal injections) and cover outreach clinics.

You will prepare and administer drugs, provide specialist patient advice, liaise with GPs and MDT members, and uphold health and safety policies to ensure a safe,

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in the absence of the Department manager.
• Induct and train new staff.
• Assist in nurse-led clinics: ocular angiography, retinal, glaucoma, intravitreal injections.
• Prepare and administer drugs.
• Provide specialist advice to patients and relatives.
• Liaise with General Practitioners and the MDT.

Job description

NHS Jobs seeks a capable nursing professional to support a busy ophthalmology department in Great Yarmouth. You will supervise staff in the absence of the Department manager, participate in induction and training, assist in nurse-led clinics (ocular angiography, retinal, glaucoma, intravitreal injections) and cover outreach clinics.

You will prepare and administer drugs, provide specialist patient advice, liaise with GPs and MDT members, and uphold health and safety policies to ensure a safe,