Job summaryTo provide care in the ophthalmic speciality including; providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team.
Main duties of the job- Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager.
- Participate in the induction/training of all new staff.
- Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists.
- To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout.
- To prepare and administer drugs.
- To give specialist advice to patients and relatives.
- To liaise with General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.
- To cover outreach clinics when required.
- Deal with patient relative enquiries on telephone/SOS system and help in emergency Triage service.
- To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment.
About usWe want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Key duties and responsibilities- Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all new staff.
- Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists.
- To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout.
- To prepare and administer drugs.
- To give specialist advice to patients and relatives.
- To liaise with General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.
- To cover outreach clinics when required.
- Deal with patient relative enquiries on telephone/SOS system.
- To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment.
Health and Safety Responsibilities- To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed.
- To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order.
- To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management.
- To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place.
- To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trust procedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to senior management and specialist adviser.
Person SpecificationKnowledge and Experience- Essential: Previous experience working within a healthcare setting; Up to date clinical knowledge.
- Desirable: A minimum of 12 months in ophthalmology; Knowledge of ophthalmic conditions.
Skills and Knowledge- Essential: Experience of working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team; Adaptable IT Computer skills.
Education and Qualifications- Essential: NMC registration; Evidence of ongoing CPD.
- Desirable: Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer contact detailsContact: Senior Sister Jayakumari Jayan, jayakumari.jayan@jpaget.nhs.uk, 01493452452
Closing date: 02 November 2026
Working pattern: Part-time
Band: Band 5 (Agenda for change)
Reference number: 177-ELEC-8365908
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