Specialist Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and dedicated individual to join our busy Eye Clinic at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will lead and work as part of our Eye Casualty Triaging team providing clinical leadership and expertise in ophthalmic cases. They will also act as a resource to the multi-professional team and participate in the co‑ordination of patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient's care pathway in Eye Casualty. They will be an integral part of developing the Eye Casualty service, working alongside the Ophthalmic Matron and Clinical Service Lead, as well as our ophthalmic specialist nurses.
Job responsibilities
* Operate autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice, providing research based expert care and advice to all colleagues and managing a caseload effectively, making the most of available time within the Ophthalmic Referral Service.
* Accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and external to the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients.
* Periodically review caseload and discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines.
* Ensure that patients are seen within the recommended timescales and targets where these are in place.
* Utilise specialist skills, underpinned by in‑depth theoretical knowledge, to facilitate the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised programmes of care for patients presenting with a specialist condition and evaluate their programmes of care.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register.
* Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialism or equivalent.
Experience
* Extensive post‑registration experience including some experience in a position relevant to the specialty.
Skills
* Experience of change management.
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Benefits
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes, including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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.
£49,387 to £56,515 a year, pro rata
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