Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse

Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all newstaff.Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists.

To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout

To prepare and administer drugs

To give specialist advice to patients and relatives

To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.

To cover outreach clinics when required

Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system and help in emergency Triage serviceTo act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment

Key duties and responsibilities- Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all newstaff-Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists-To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout-To prepare and administer drugs- To give specialist advice to patients and relatives-To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.- To cover outreach clinics when required- Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system- To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choicesand decisions concerning present and future treatment.Health and Safety Responsibilities-To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that proceduresare followed.- To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment ismaintained in good order.- To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, andstaff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.-To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including whereappropriate, its management.-To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibilityand to ensure safe systems of work are in place.-To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trustprocedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to seniormanagement and specialist adviser

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: - Previous experience working within a healthcare setting; - Up to date clinical knowledge

Desirable: - A minimum of 12 months in ophthalmology; - Knowledge of ophthalmic conditions

Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Experience of working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team; - Adaptable IT Computer skills

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - NMC registration; - Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable: - Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification