Are you an experienced Ophthalmic Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, we have an exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated team.
This highly rewarding role gives you the chance to work autonomously within your clinical competencies while being a key part of our multidisciplinary team. You'll act as a clinical expert and professional resource for colleagues, patients, and carers, helping us deliver outstanding patient care.
If you're passionate about ophthalmology and want to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a part-time role, working 18.5 hours a week over 2 days.
Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
Make a difference for every patient
Main Duties of the Job
As our Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist, you will be:
* Acting as a role model and clinical expert, providing specialist ophthalmic care and advice to patients and colleagues.
* Delivering patient-focused care including assessments, treatment planning, and ophthalmic procedures.
* Assisting with minor ophthalmic surgery and ensuring robust infection control and patient safety standards.
* Supporting and supervising colleagues, sharing your specialist knowledge and mentoring new staff.
* Leading and contributing to audits, clinical governance activities, and service improvement initiatives.
* Educating patients and carers, ensuring they feel informed and supported at every step of their treatment.
* Working with the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the highest standards of ophthalmic care.
About Us
As a Registered Nurse, you will also have:
* An Ophthalmic Nursing qualification (or willingness to undertake further training such as OCCF Level 3)
* Evidence of ophthalmic nursing experience, including the ability to carry out assessments and deliver specialist care.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients and inspire colleagues.
* Knowledge of clinical governance principles and commitment to evidence-based practice.
* A flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* (Desirable) Skills such as slit lamp examination, OCT, pachymetry, biometry, and visual field testing.
What You Can Expect in Return
* A full-time equivalent salary of £44,712 per annum
* Work 18.5 hours a week over 2 days
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* 10 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
* The support you need to grow in your role
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Nurse.
* An Ophthalmic Nursing qualification (or willingness to undertake further training such as OCCF Level 3)
* Evidence of ophthalmic nursing experience, including the ability to carry out assessments and deliver specialist care.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients and inspire colleagues.
* Knowledge of clinical governance principles and commitment to evidence-based practice.
* A flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
* Skills such as slit lamp examination, OCT, pachymetry, biometry, and visual field testing.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note that 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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