Job summary
18 Week Support is seeking experienced Ophthalmology Nurses to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing services

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team providing high quality patient care and supporting NHS Trusts to increase clinical capacity and manage patient demand

This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available according to NHS Trust requirements and the nurses availability

18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services

The role will involve supporting ophthalmology clinics assisting with patient assessments preparing patients for procedures monitoring patients and providing appropriate aftercare

The nurse will work closely with Consultant Ophthalmologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate clinical records follow relevant clinical guidelines and work in accordance with NHS Trust policies and professional standards

This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available across NHS Trusts depending on service requirements and the nurses availability

About us
18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Job responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services
• Support Consultant Ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team during clinics and procedures
• Undertake appropriate nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout their care
• Prepare patients for ophthalmology examinations procedures and treatments
• Assist with minor ophthalmic procedures where required
• Administer medication and treatments within professional scope of practice
• Monitor patients following procedures and identify any concerns requiring clinical review
• Provide appropriate patient education and advice regarding treatment and aftercare
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Ensure patient safety infection prevention and clinical governance standards are maintained
• Communicate effectively with patients relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Work in accordance with NHS Trust policies professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines

Person Specification
Sponsorship

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 18 Week Support does not provide visa sponsorship

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.