To support the Emergency Eye Referral Service (EERS) and Ophthalmology Outpatients Service in clinic 9, Outpatients Department, University Hospital and Macular Unit at Rugby St Cross Hospital.
The service runs six days a week (Monday–Saturday) with some late shifts. The post holder will work closely with the wider Ophthalmology team to provide leadership and support.
Successful applicants must provide an immunisation and vaccination report from an occupational health provider or GP.
Responsibilities
* Supply and deliver specialist ophthalmic care to paediatric and adult patients in EERS and outpatients.
* Conduct essential tests and investigative procedures to assist in diagnosing eye conditions.
* Assist the nursing team with assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring care, and providing advice and guidance to patients, their families, and other professionals.
* Manage complex, sensitive, confidential, and emotive information with an empathetic approach.
* Support day‑to‑day service running under the supervision of registered nurses and the wider clinical team.
* Perform visual acuity, intra‑ocular pressure measurements with handheld devices, colour vision tests, RAPD checks, and other diagnostic tests; record findings in electronic patient records.
* Administer ocular medications once competent under trust governance.
* Work within the Eye Emergency Service, respond to emergencies, support the team, and report or escalante concerns or delays in a timely manner to the RN.
* Manage environmental aspects of the service, including setting up clinics, maintaining cleaning standards, IPC, and stock control through the trust procurement process.
* Communicate with a range of staff across disciplines and liaise with other health care providers within the Trust and primary care settings regarding diagnosis and treatment advice.
* Support the staff within the wider ophthalmology team and ensure fair allocation of work where necessary.
* Complete all associated documentation and record keeping.
* Actively participate in training and education to develop skills and upskill in areas such as visual acuity, intra‑ocular pressure, colour vision, RAPD, Pentacam, pachymetry, focimeter use, autorefraction, oculoplastic procedures, and corneal cross‑linking procedures.
* Maintain and report on ophthalmic equipment condition, escalating concerns or damage to ensure service continuity.
* Participate in clinical governance, service development, and departmental meetings to improve service delivery.
* Adhere to fire policies, infection control procedures, the Health and Safety at Work Act, and hospital policies and procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives.
* Maintain responsibility for personal professional and specialist development and registration.
* Participate in regular performance appraisals and associated staff processes as required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026.
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