Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

The Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our specialist nursing team. Working across Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, you will provide expert clinical care, support service development, and act as a key resource for patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality ophthalmology services while helping to improve patient outcomes and experience.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Ophthalmology Service, working across Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care, with a focus on the assessment and management of patients within medical retina and macular services.

Working autonomously within agreed clinical pathways, you will undertake comprehensive patient assessments, interpret diagnostic investigations, support nurse-led clinics, and contribute to treatment planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team. You will act as an expert resource for patients, carers and colleagues, providing specialist advice, education and support throughout the patient journey.

The successful candidate will contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, audit and research activity, whilst supporting the education and development of nursing and allied healthcare colleagues. Excellent communication, decision-making and organisational skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care and continually improving patient outcomes within a busy and evolving ophthalmology service.

Closing date of applications: 2nd November 2026

Interview date: 16th November 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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.