# Trainee Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-ophthalmic-nurse-practitioner/8e2d3223-578a-41b5-941b-86d16ef4b5a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-ophthalmic-nurse-practitioner/8e2d3223-578a-41b5-941b-86d16ef4b5a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Speciality:** Ophthalmology - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time roles - **Contract type:** 14 months (14 month fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 days a week, 365 Days/ Year) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T12:11:05.002Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/University_Hospitals_Bristol_Weston_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8016022 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8016022?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ## Person Specification ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Good communication and delegation skills - Good Team player - Ability to adapt to change - Efficient decision making - Ability to work a flexible shift pattern ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Venepuncture and Cannulation - History Taking - Ophthalmic Triage (Band 6) **Desirable** - Ophthalmic Triage (Band 5) ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Slit Lamp experience (Band 6) - Previous Ophthalmology experience (Band 6) - Good knowledge of the A&P of the eye (Band 6) **Desirable** - Previous ophthalmic experience (Band 5) - Good knowledge of the A&P of the eye (Band 5) - Slit Lamp experience (Band 5) ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - NMC registered - Post registration ophthalmic qualification (Band 6) - Practice Assessor (Band 6) **Desirable** - Post registration ophthalmic qualification (Band 5) ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [trainee ophthalmic nurse practitionerjd (pdf, 528.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10302012) ## 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.