Advanced Ophthalmic Practitioner in Glaucoma

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

An exciting opportunity for an optometrist, ophthalmic nurse or orthoptist to work part time as part of the glaucoma ophthalmology team within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The successful candidate/ candidates will have weekly sessions working in our consultant led ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment centres which provide an excellent opportunity to develop higher clinical expertise in the field of glaucoma.

Main duties of the job

To work as a highly skilled autonomous senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge in the field of glaucoma using highly specialist testing skills, providing patient-centered clinical care. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.

To be responsible for diagnosis and planning, implementation and monitoring individual treatment plans/care pathways using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice for both new and follow up patients.

To work closely with the glaucoma consultant ophthalmologist and the non-medical service lead for glaucoma.

To supervise and give highly specialist advice to members of the multidisciplinary team whilst ensuring safe practice and compliance with clinical governance through use of policies and protocols.

Where professional training permits, undertakes non-medical prescribing within sphere of competence. Complying with the requirements of the non-medical prescribing policy and professional body guidance e.g. independent prescribing qualification/ medical exemptions qualification

To attend advanced training and specialist courses to maintain and develop skills and maintain evidence based practice.

To deputise for the Lead for glaucoma services, Swansea Bay University Health Board

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable