Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is interested in Ophthalmology and it's developing service. The post holder will be a key contributor in delivering a highly skilled ophthalmic service to patients with sight threatening conditions.
There will be a combination of clinical skill and managerial support for this role and the post holder will become a skilled practitioner in triaging and managing eye emergency capacity within the service, liaising with GP's Opticians and other referrers into the service. Key attributes will include, patient focussed, exceptional communication skills, and an eagerness to learn clinically.
A job share would be considered for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior Nursing/Midwifery role within the organisation and there is an expectation that the post holder will fully participate in the leadership and delivery of high quality patient care within the Surgical and Cancer Division.
The post holder will be a practitioner within Ophthalmology speciality.
The prime function of the role is to provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of nursing care for patients within the Ophthalmology pathway.
Work collaboratively with the multi professional team to develop and maintain a quality service for patients within speciality
To provide expert clinical nursing, education and advice in all aspects of the speciality.
Facilitate an improvement in the quality of health and outcome of care to this client group.
To act as a source of expertise and knowledge for patients, carers and health professionals as well as other agencies involved in this speciality.
To work with multi-disciplinary teams both in hospital and the community, in the provision of optimal care, to improve quality of life.
The post-holder is responsible for supporting the continuous improvement of quality of services and safeguarding high standards of care by sustaining an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at band 5 or above
- Highly specialist knowledge in Ophthalmology nursing underpinned by theory and experience
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of Teaching
- Experience of leading an audit project cycle
Desirable
- Research and development activity
- Clinical expertise in the specific role
- Experience in running and managing nurse led clinics independently
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- First level Nurse with NMC registration
- Degree or study to Ophthalmology at level 6/7
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues
- IT literate
Desirable
- Demonstrates professional development post registration
- Evidence of mandatory training
- Non medical prescribing
- Teaching qualification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including written and presentation
- Ability to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances Compassionate, demonstrating patient cantered approach to care
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
- Resourceful and able to work autonomously
- Ability to delegate
- Ability to analyse complex facts or situations and take appropriate actions
- Flexibility to work across site
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
Desirable
- Experience of leading service development and reviews together with managing operational role
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This advert is for Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent: A job share would be considered. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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