Job summaryThis post will cover 5 clinical sessions per week. 50% of the role will involve working alongside the Ophthalmology doctors reviewing a variety of patients with ophthalmic conditions. The other 50% of the role will support the triage service.
The triage service receives referrals from multiple sources including gps, opticians, Streaming from the walk in centre and accident and emergency, the wards also refer patients. Patients with long term ophthalmic conditions can also access triage when required.
The post holder will be expected to act as an autonomous ophthalmic nurse practitioner to co-ordinate the assessment of care needs and the development,implementation and evaluation of appropriate programs of care for patients requiring ophthalmic emergency care. The post holder will be expected to act as a role model for nursing and non-nursing support staff and work with the multidisciplinary team ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all patients and their families.
The service will be audited annually by the emergency nurse practitioner to provide patient feedback for the nurse led emergency service.
Main duties of the jobPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse Practitioner position available at WUTH.
About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number408-26-618
Job locationsWirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for further information about the Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse Practitioner position available at WUTH.
Person SpecificationQualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential- RGN Level 1
- Demonstrable or significant experience in ophthalmology
- NMC registrant
Desirable- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Demonstrate continuing professional development
- Support patients with a range of visual abilities and needs, adapting care for all patient groups.
Desirable- Knowledge of research and audit
Personal AttributesEssential- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and demonstrates ability to motivate staff and patients.
- Demonstrate care, compassion, courage, competence and commitment to the patient, carers and colleagues
- Good IT skills ensuring accurate documentation of patient care.
- Excellent organisational skills for own and service workload
Other RequirementsEssential- Nurse prescribers' course or be willing to undertake
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants 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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
