# Glaucoma Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/glaucoma-specialist-nurse/e383fe59-2f9d-40d6-99fb-9f212c5831e3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/glaucoma-specialist-nurse/e383fe59-2f9d-40d6-99fb-9f212c5831e3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 25 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T11:42:59.520Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8114393 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8114393?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 Glaucoma Nurse Specialist within St.Paul's Ophthalmic Outpatients. This post is part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team dedicated to the assessment , monitoring and treatment of patients with Glaucoma . It will involve seeing Glaucoma patients within the outpatient department in nurse led clinics. The post holder will act as a point of contact for existing and newly diagnosed glaucoma patients. The post holder will contribute to Research , Audit and Practice Development. Will deputise for the Band 7 manager. It is essential that the applicant has at least 2 years experience working within an Ophthalmic setting. The applicant must possess a relevant Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist qualification. An ANEX 21 ( training post ) may be considered in order to gain the required competencies. ( 75% of the Band 6 will be paid until completion of competencies ) PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY ### Main duties of the job Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and  evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills.  ▪ Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment,  planning and evaluation.  ▪ Co-ordinate and manage nurse/AHP-led clinics (within Speciality).  ▪ Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients  within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and  discharge arrangements.  ▪ Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers /  relatives.  ▪ Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required  information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care  delivery.  ▪ Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others  and refer on as appropriate.  ▪ To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient  problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management.  ▪ To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with  lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high  standards of patient care.  ▪ Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses/AHP's undertaking  the CNO ‘Ten Key Roles’ as considered appropriate e.g.Prescribing. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Clinical Nurse/AHP Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional  resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their  Speciality Service. - The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice  in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively  to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. - The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering  “highly specialist service advise” this will include setting standards of care, the  assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation  of programmes of care, management and education. - The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service  group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance  framework. - This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice,  leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education. ## Job Details An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 6 Glaucoma Nurse Specialist within St.Paul's Ophthalmic Outpatients. This post is part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team dedicated to the assessment , monitoring and treatment of patients with Glaucoma . It will involve seeing Glaucoma patients within the outpatient department in nurse led clinics. The post holder will act as a point of contact for existing and newly diagnosed glaucoma patients. The post holder will contribute to Research , Audit and Practice Development. Will deputise for the Band 7 manager. It is essential that the applicant has at least 2 years experience working within an Ophthalmic setting. The applicant must possess a relevant Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist qualification. An ANEX 21 ( training post ) may be considered in order to gain the required competencies. ( 75% of the Band 6 will be paid until completion of competencies ) PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY ## Job Description Perform specialist assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge and clinical skills. ▪ Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation. ▪ Co-ordinate and manage nurse/AHP-led clinics (within Speciality). ▪ Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. ▪ Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. ▪ Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self manage, lead or participate in their care delivery. ▪ Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate. ▪ To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of case management. ▪ To lead the specialist nursing contribution to the service, work in partnership with lead clinicians, General Managers, Matron to ensure the delivery of high standards of patient care. ▪ Work with the Matron to promote the development of nurses/AHP's undertaking the CNO ‘Ten Key Roles’ as considered appropriate e.g.Prescribing. ## Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse/AHP Specialist will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. - The post holder will have a responsibility to develop the specialist area of practice in partnership with other members of the speciality team will work collaboratively to develop services and improve the quality of care delivered. - The post holder will carry responsibility for either a defined case load or offering “highly specialist service advise” this will include setting standards of care, the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, management and education. - The post holder will contribute to achieving the objectives of the clinical service group / speciality corporate objectives and work within the clinical governance framework. - This will be achieved through the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, leadership, acting as the patient advocate and through audit and education. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Diplomatic - Assertive and confident - Recognition of own limitations - Able to travel between sites - Flexibility ### Skills **Essential** - Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills - Effective communicator - Root Cause Analysis - Leadership & motivation skills - Ability to motivate self and others - Evidence of audit and change management ability - Computer literate - Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team ### Knowledge **Essential** - In depth specialist knowledge ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration experience - Extensive clinical experience - Involvement in audit **Desirable** - Participation in research - Evidence of leading and facilitating change ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse / Midwife/AHP - Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality - Evidence of continued professional development **Desirable** - Recordable specialist qualification - Independent Prescribing - ECDL ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409873) - [recruitment document (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409874) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) - [glaucoma practitioner band 6 (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409872) ## 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.