Ophthalmology Specialist Nurse

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consultancy is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Specialist Nurse for a full-time position at an Acute Hospital in Bath, Somerset. The role involves managing outpatient clinics, providing expert clinical advice, and performing assessments. Candidates must be NMC registered nurses with at least two years of Ophthalmology experience. The position offers a supportive environment with excellent facilities and a range of employee benefits, including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Personal pension plan

Employee discount scheme

Life assurance

Bike to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Two years current or recent Ophthalmology experience.
• Extensive Ophthalmology knowledge and support for colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage ophthalmology outpatient clinics and minor operations.
• Provide expert clinical advice to staff and patients.
• Assess patient nursing needs and evaluate care delivery.

Skills

Ophthalmology expertise

Patient assessment

Biometry operation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Tools

Biometry

OCT

Pentacam

Visual Field machines

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from experienced Ophthalmology Specialist Nurses to join the Outpatient Department at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Bath, Somerset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ophthalmology outpatient clinics, including minor operations, liaising with multi professional colleagues to deliver an Ophthalmology outpatient service that facilitates high quality patient care
• Provide expert clinical advice to staff and patients regarding Ophthalmology care and services
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs including the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care delivery according to changing health care needs
• Competently operate Biometry, OCT, Pentacam, and Visual Field machines
• You will be proficient in the following: Visual Acuity tests, Biometry measurements, OCT Macula and Glaucoma scans, Pentacam scans, Visual Field tests, assisting with Intravitreal Injections and assisting with minor eyelid procedures.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time permanent post but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity.

The outpatient department is open 8am - 8pm Monday to Saturday, shifts are variable according to the needs of the Ophthalmology service.

About the Hospital

This is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site. Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.

The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include; 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room. The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms. The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and Ultrasound.

Person requirements

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Two years current or recent Ophthalmology experience.
• Extensive Ophthalmology knowledge and a willingness to share information and support non-Ophthalmology colleagues in the service
• Ability to work independently and part of the team as required
• Eligibility to undertake employment in the UK, not requiring a new Certificate of Sponsorship

Benefits

• Personal pension plan
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Private medical insurance

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Registered Nurses.

As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.