Trainee Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in the Emergency Department at Bristol Eye Hospital.

Do you have experience as a Band 6 working in emergency ophthalmic care? Or are you a keen Band 5 who would like to develop into this speciality? Are you proficient in assessment and a quick thinking problem solver? Then come and join our highly skilled ophthalmic team.

This is a very exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest in Ophthalmology and wants to explore the speciality or someone who already has extensive Ophthalmic experience and wants to expand their skills. This post will allow you to improve your triage skills and develop history taking and assessment expertise in the ophthalmic setting. Ophthalmic experience is desirable, however, candidates who have a keen interest in ophthalmology will also be considered. You will get to work with a team of highly skilled Nurse Practitioners and Doctors who will help you to develop your skills in Ophthalmology. Full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• To be able to triage effectively and prioritise patients accordingly
• To be able to use a slit lamp to assess patients (Training given)
• To see and treat patients independently using patient group directives (PGD’s) or as a Non- Medical prescriber (Depending on experience)
• To be able to see, treat & discharge patients without medical input (Depending on experience)
• To be able to implement tests for patients prior to  medical staff examination
• Perform venepuncture, cannulation and take swabs as required.
• Perform irrigation on patients with chemical injuries
• Assist doctors with medical procedures
• To be able to take charge and lead a shift, utilising delegation and communication skills to ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.