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Bristol Eye Hospital is one of the country's leading ophthalmic specialist hospitals with an international reputation for the treatment of eye conditions. BEH is highly respected as a pioneer in research,
education and clinical practice. Please take a look at our video to see what a great place to work the BEH is.
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The emergency department at BEH is a busy unit, treating ophthalmic emergencies 365 days a year 7 days a week. 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. The post holder will be required to
work shifts from 07.45hrs -18.00hrs or 07:45hrs– 16:30hrs incl. Bank Holidays. No night shifts! You will be expected to work 1 weekend in 4 or more if required.
To be able to work on the Triage desk assessing patients as
they present
To be able to triage effectively and prioritise patients accordingly
To be able to use a slit lamp to assess patients (Training given)
To see and treat patients independently using patient group
directives (PGD’s) or as a Non- Medical prescriber (Depending
on experience)
To be able to see, treat & discharge patients without medical
input (Depending on experience)
To be able to implement tests for patients prior to medical staff
examination
Perform Venepuncture, cannulation and take swabs as required.
Perform irrigation on patients with chemical injury
Assist doctors with medical procedures
To be able to take charge and Lead a shift, utilising delegation
and communication skills to ensure patient safety is maintained
at all times.
For a more detailed main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.