# Glaucoma Nurse Specialist and Pre-operative Nurse (Ophthalmology) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/glaucoma-nurse-specialist-and-pre-operative-nurse-ophthalmology/55f03fdb-ae96-4225-9e65-fde738489df7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/glaucoma-nurse-specialist-and-pre-operative-nurse-ophthalmology/55f03fdb-ae96-4225-9e65-fde738489df7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 24 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-03T10:30:41.022Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology_Department/Ophthalmology_Department-v8020325 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8020325?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our Glaucoma service within Ophthalmology at UHD. We are seeking an experienced NMC registered nurse with experience of working within Ophthalmology and pre-operative assessment. The candidate must have relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology, however, specialist support and training will be provided to the successful candidate. We are looking for a motivated person who is willing to develop and become an autonomous practitioner within the Glaucoma team, helping to meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients.  They will be  working within an experienced and patient focused multidisciplinary team. The suitable candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and must be a committed professional who strives to ensure excellent standards of care are provided to all patients. Interview Date: June 29th ### Main duties of the job To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload of Ophthalmology patients. This may include, but is not limited to, clinics of new and follow-up patients, post-operative reviews and telephone follow-up clinics. To lead and run own nurse-led clinics, including clinics in Swanage as required. To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of eye unit service policies and protocols with respect to the Ophthalmology service. To act as a resource and to provide education for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Consultant and senior nurse. Analyses and interprets patient history and examination, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information and formulates a patient management plan using specialist knowledge. Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers’s test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination Uses sound judgment and analytical skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients, using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making. Please see further information in the Job Description and Personal Specification. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert. ## Job Details A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our Glaucoma service within Ophthalmology at UHD. We are seeking an experienced NMC registered nurse with experience of working within Ophthalmology and pre-operative assessment. The candidate must have relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology, however, specialist support and training will be provided to the successful candidate. We are looking for a motivated person who is willing to develop and become an autonomous practitioner within the Glaucoma team, helping to meet the demands of the service and needs of the patients. They will be working within an experienced and patient focused multidisciplinary team. The suitable candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and must be a committed professional who strives to ensure excellent standards of care are provided to all patients. Interview Date: June 29th ## Job Description To provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based, patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload of Ophthalmology patients. This may include, but is not limited to, clinics of new and follow-up patients, post-operative reviews and telephone follow-up clinics. To lead and run own nurse-led clinics, including clinics in Swanage as required. To participate in the development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of eye unit service policies and protocols with respect to the Ophthalmology service. To act as a resource and to provide education for patients and health care personnel, as directed by the Consultant and senior nurse. Analyses and interprets patient history and examination, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information and formulates a patient management plan using specialist knowledge. Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers’s test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination Uses sound judgment and analytical skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients, using critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision-making. Please see further information in the Job Description and Personal Specification. ## Responsibilities For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Developments in ophthalmology initiatives and treatments at national and local levels particularly Glaucoma, pre-assessment and Oculoplastics - Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with aseptic techniques - Ability to assess need for and interpret Ophthalmology related investigations and tests – visual fields. Sound general medical knowledge – with particular knowledge of Ophthalmic diseases - Carries out a defined range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as slit lamp, biometry, auto-refraction, intraocular pressure, Shirmers’s test, Pachymetry test, perimetry test and systems-based physical examination ### Experience **Essential** - 3 years clinical experience within Ophthalmology - Evidence of multi-disciplinary working - Evidence of teaching in practice **Desirable** - Experience of undertaking pre operative assessment of patients ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC UK Registered Nurse/ HCPC registered or AP equivalent (Orthoptist) - Foundation in Ophthalmology - 1st level degree or working towards **Desirable** - Physical Examination of the Adult Course Degree - Ophthalmology Practitioner Training (Levels 1-3) - Recognised pre-operative assessment course ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative - Proactive approach **Desirable** - Ability to enthuse others - Credibility within a multidisciplinary team ### Technical Skills Competencies **Essential** - IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages Medisight, EPR,E-camis - Teaching, coaching and presentation skills - Leadership skills (change management, planning and prioritisation, problem solving - Commitment to personal development and development of others **Desirable** - Ability to assess need for and interpret ophthalmology related investigation and tests relevant to the glaucoma patient ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [glaucoma nurse specialist and pre operative nurse (ophthalmology) job description (pdf, 560.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10306759) - [glaucoma nurse specialist and pre operative nurse (ophthalmology) personal specification (pdf, 144.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10306760) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.