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This is a new role within our large multidisciplinary team to enhance the care of glaucoma patients. The glaucoma sub-specialty is one of several within Ophthalmology. The main purpose of this role is to be part of an integral glaucoma-specific team to improve the outpatient clinics' flow. You will be at the forefront of glaucoma care, conducting diagnostic tests and history taking.
Main responsibilities include assisting the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient ophthalmic services. Duties involve performing ophthalmic investigations such as visual field and acuity testing, eye pressure checks, ocular imaging, supporting daily clinic activities, and leading technician-led clinics independently. A key aspect is to support medical teams in delivering high-quality patient care. The role requires interacting with patients professionally and courteously.
All staff are expected to embody NNUH's 'PRIDE' values—People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence—and promote an inclusive culture. Join us at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff.
The NNUH is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute care for about one million people. We are a teaching and research hospital, home to state-of-the-art facilities like the Quadram Institute, and collaborate closely with the University of East Anglia. Our diverse workforce includes professionals from 94 countries.
We offer a friendly, collaborative environment with NHS benefits and additional perks such as flexible working hours, physiotherapy services, prayer rooms, gym discounts, excellent pension schemes, Wagestream, free parking, confidential counselling, on-site nursery, staff discounts, career development support, flexible staff bank, and salary sacrifice schemes.
For more information or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Karen M Legrys
* Job title: Lead Glaucoma Nurse Practitioner
* Email: Karenm.legrys@nnuh.nhs.uk
* Telephone: 01603 647112
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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