Job summary
To work as part of a multi professional team, ensuring that patients with Glaucoma and age related macular degeneration (AMD) receive the highest standards of care, inclusive of assessment, diagnosis and referral for appropriate treatment from the time of diagnosis.
To provide clinical leadership and expertise in a speciality by providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team and to undertake intra-vitreal injections for patients undergoing anti-VEGf treatments at both at JPUH and Beccles hospital.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist to join our busy Ophthalmic department.
As an experienced NMC Registered General Nurse with experience in Ophthalmic Nursing who is caring, committed and compassionate, you will be competent to work autonomously in AMD and Glaucoma clinics and will be required to undertake intravitreal injections lists at both JPUH and Beccles hospital.
You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered as well as acting as a role model, providing highly specialised clinical knowledge.
In this role you will be expected to act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
You should posses excellent communication and decision making skills with evidence of ongoing professional development .You will be responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice, requiring you to deliver highly specialised nursing skills. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care and we pride ourselves on providing one of the top AMD services in the country and delivering a first class service to all our patients.
About us
The James Paget Hospital is located directly alongside the beautiful Norfolk coastline and provides care to a population of 230,000 residents of Great Yarmouth and Waveney and the introduction this new team is a unique opportunity to join and be part of our amazing workforce.
If you have a passion for delivering high quality patient centered care please contact Caroline Crane Matron 01493 452452 Bleep 2003
Details Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-7288713
Job locations
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Job description Job responsibilities
As an experienced NMC Registered General Nurse with experience in Ophthalmic Nursing who is caring, committed and compassionate, you will be competent to work autonomously in AMD and Glaucoma clinics and will be required to undertake intravitreal injections lists at both JPUH and Beccles hospital.
You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered as well as acting as a role model, providing highly specialised clinical knowledge.In this role you will be expected to act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
You should posses excellent communication and decision making skills with evidence of ongoing professional development .You will be responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice, requiring you to deliver highly specialised nursing skills. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care and we pride ourselves on providing one of the top AMD services in the country and delivering a first class service to all our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
As an experienced NMC Registered General Nurse with experience in Ophthalmic Nursing who is caring, committed and compassionate, you will be competent to work autonomously in AMD and Glaucoma clinics and will be required to undertake intravitreal injections lists at both JPUH and Beccles hospital.
You must be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered as well as acting as a role model, providing highly specialised clinical knowledge.In this role you will be expected to act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
You should posses excellent communication and decision making skills with evidence of ongoing professional development .You will be responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice, requiring you to deliver highly specialised nursing skills. Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care and we pride ourselves on providing one of the top AMD services in the country and delivering a first class service to all our patients.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse/ Degree or working towards/Mentorship
Desirable
* Post registration qualification relevant to specialism/Management Qualification/
* Ophthamology Qualification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
* Experience of mentoring and supervision/Experience Change management/Ability to lead/IT skills/Ability to write and update policies
Desirable
* Five years post-registration experience at least two years/3 years ophthalmology experience/ Evidence of advanced clinical skills relevant to the role
* Experience of managing own case loads/clinics
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Leadership skills/Effective communicator/highly motivated/flexible
Desirable
* Ability to lead/implement change.
* Experience in undertaking intra-vitreal injections
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse/ Degree or working towards/Mentorship
Desirable
* Post registration qualification relevant to specialism/Management Qualification/
* Ophthamology Qualification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
* Experience of mentoring and supervision/Experience Change management/Ability to lead/IT skills/Ability to write and update policies
Desirable
* Five years post-registration experience at least two years/3 years ophthalmology experience/ Evidence of advanced clinical skills relevant to the role
* Experience of managing own case loads/clinics
Skills and Abilities Essential
* Leadership skills/Effective communicator/highly motivated/flexible
Desirable
* Ability to lead/implement change.
* Experience in undertaking intra-vitreal injections
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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