Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse

Job overview

To provide care in the ophthalmic speciality including; providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team.

Main duties of the job

Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all new staff. Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists.

To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout

To prepare and administer drugs

To give specialist advice to patients and relatives

To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.

To cover outreach clinics when required

Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system and help in emergency Triage service To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities - Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all new staff -Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists -To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout -To prepare and administer drugs - To give specialist advice to patients and relatives -To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager. - To cover outreach clinics when required - Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system - To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment. Health and Safety Responsibilities -To ensure that the Trust’s Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed. - To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order. - To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, and staff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act. -To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including where appropriate, its management. -To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibility and to ensure safe systems of work are in place. -To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trust procedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to senior management and specialist adviser

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.