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Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 12 May 2026
Here is that perfect opportunity you have been looking for!
Become part of a great team in Oxford at an exciting time, as we continue to transform our Ophthalmology services. We would like an experienced ophthalmic nurse to join us as we continue our journey to deliver the best care, by the best people in the best way possible.
We are a welcoming department with a great nursing team working harmoniously with each other and the rest of the Oxford Ophthalmology clinical and non‑clinical staff groups.
Main duties of the job
To be our chosen applicant you must be an exceptional nurse who has some leadership experience at band 5 or above as well as sound knowledge and skills for the care of patients with eye conditions. In addition you will be an outstanding role model delivering a high standard of care whilst supporting more junior staff and contributing to service development.
We would like you to have an ophthalmology‑specific post‑registration qualification or be working towards this.
These attributes will enable you happily and competently deliver great care in some or all of the following:
* Eye Emergency Care (including telephone triage)
* Pre‑operative assessment
* Nurse‑led outpatient clinical activity
* Lead and support junior staff and students
* Work collaboratively with all members of the Ophthalmic Multidisciplinary Team
* Contribute to service improvement in the specialty.
About us
Watch our 'Great reasons to join us' video'.
In Ophthalmology, we are completely devoted to the development and education of our staff and have invested significant time and energy into providing a number of specialist nurse roles. Furthermore we deliver a successful Level 7 Post‑Graduate Certificate in Advanced Patient Centred Ophthalmology Care in collaboration with, and validated by, Northampton University.
The Oxford Eye Hospital is a busy outpatient department treating over 106,000 patients a year in the full range of ophthalmology clinics including an emergency department and pre‑operative assessment. Our team is made up of over 45 members of staff including specialist nurses, nursing assistants, band 4 assistant practitioners and nursing associates, ECLOs and a department house keeper. You will be supported by the Clinical Unit Manager and be encouraged to continue your professional development as an Ophthalmic Nurse and as a leader. In addition, we are planning on having more nurses undertaking intravitreal injections.
We will consider applicants looking for part‑time hours; most staff work compressed hours (longer but fewer days/week) but we are happy to discuss other options for flexible working.
Job responsibilities
The overall purpose of this post is to:
* Co‑ordinate and supervise the delivery of evidence‑based care to a group of patients within the department, whilst acting as a role model.
* Undertake telephone‑triage of patients presenting with ophthalmic accidents and emergencies.
* Provide clinical leadership.
* To work at a clinical level commensurate with specialist nursing in the field of Ophthalmology.
For a full Job Description and detail of the person specification, see the relevant documents in this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Appropriate post registration course in Ophthalmology.
* ILS or ALS.
Team working and communication
* Demonstrates an ability to support junior and senior staff members.
* Excellent communication skills at verbal, written and presentation level.
* IT literate.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
Knowledge and Key Competencies
* Incorporates evidenced based practice and skills in relation to ?basic nursing ?General surgical nursing ?In-depth Ophthalmology nursing experience.
* Understands and adheres to professional codes; understands personal boundaries; the concept of autonomy and accountability.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Planning and Organisation
* Demonstrates advanced organisational skills.
* Is able to show evidence of leadership skills.
* Ability to effectively use resources.
Initiative
* Demonstrates a positive approach to change.
* Understand the principles of change management.
* Is able to take initiative to develop and implement new idea's.
Flexibility and adaptability
* Able to adapt to & operate effectively within a changing situation.
* Encourages co‑operation within the team, putting services interests ahead of personal interests.
Self Development
* Able to demonstrate evidence of self development and in able to promote this in others.
* Evidence of Commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals Vision and Values.
* Can effectively seek out information and utilise it in such a way as to bring about improvements in service delivery.
Awareness and Influence
* Is able to demonstrate the application of theory to practice.
* At all times is able to act as a role model.
* Demonstrates assertiveness skills.
* Shows a patient centred philosophy.
* Demonstrates a positive approach.
* Is able demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for work.
* Understands political and economic issues of health care delivery.
* Is sensitive to the impact and implications of locally made decisions.
* Is able to demonstrate evidence of positive contribution to service delivery and development.
* Demonstrate a through knowledge of the negotiation process.
* Is able to provide evidence of effective negotiation.
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
* Ability to perform at an advanced level within one or more of the given specialities e.g. POA, Post op cataract review, Minor Op, Emergency Care, FFA / PDT, Clinic Management.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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