Trainee Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW).
The closing date is 09 June 2026
A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Emergency Department at Bristol Eye Hospital. Do you have experience as a Band 6 working in emergency ophthalmic care? Or are you a keen Band 5 who would like to develop into this speciality? Are you proficient in assessment and a quick‑thinking problem solver? Then come and join our highly skilled ophthalmic team.
This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest in ophthalmology and wants to explore the speciality or someone who already has extensive ophthalmic experience and wants to expand their skills. This post will allow you to improve your triage skills and develop history taking and assessment expertise in the ophthalmic setting. Ophthalmic experience is desirable, however, candidates who have a keen interest in ophthalmology will also be considered. You will get to work with a team of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners and Doctors who will help you to develop your skills in ophthalmology. Full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
* Be able to triage effectively and prioritise patients accordingly
* Be able to use a slit lamp to assess patients (training given)
* See and treat patients independently using patient group directives (PGDs) or as a non‑medical prescriber (depending on experience)
* Be able to see, treat & discharge patients without medical input (depending on experience)
* Implement tests for patients prior to medical staff examination
* Perform venepuncture, cannulation and take swabs as required
* Perform irrigation on patients with chemical injuries
* Assist doctors with medical procedures
* Take charge and lead a shift, utilising delegation and communication skills to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times
Qualifications and Training
* NMC registered
* Post‑registration ophthalmic qualification (Band 6)
* Practice Assessor (Band 6)
* Post‑registration ophthalmic qualification (Band 5)
Knowledge and Experience
* Slit lamp experience (Band 6)
* Previous ophthalmology experience (Band 6)
* Good knowledge of the A&P of the eye (Band 6)
* Previous ophthalmic experience (Band 5)
* Good knowledge of the A&P of the eye (Band 5)
* Slit lamp experience (Band 5)
Skills and Abilities
* Venepuncture and cannulation
* History taking
* Ophthalmic triage (Band 6)
* Ophthalmic triage (Band 5)
* Good communication and delegation skills
* Good team player
* Ability to adapt to change
* Ability to work a flexible shift pattern
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£32,073 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata for part time roles
UHBW is an equal opportunity employer.
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