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Senior Ophthalmic Nurse - VR Service | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 07 June 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £42,471 - £50,364 Per Annum, Including HCAS
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 July 2024
Location: London, EC1V 2PD
Company: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6378101/273-DC-8855-A

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Summary


The post holder will carry out the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients within the vitreo retinal emergency unit (VRE) and out-patient setting.

The post holder will act as a co-ordinator in the outpatient clinics and Vitreo Retinal Emergency unit ensuring vitreo retinal patients are seen and assessed by all members of the multidisciplinary team.

They will oversee the smooth flow of patients through the clinic and ensure no unnecessary delays in both the VRE and out-patient settings.

They will also supervise junior members of staff, students and may undertake research, or lead clinical audits in this specialist area. The post holder will act as a role model for excellent communication skills and expertise.

Develop an integrated nursing role surrounding the management of vitreo-retinal ophthalmology patients and their families.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, internal and external ophthalmology, and vitreo-retinal related focus groups.

Responsible for assessing the care needs of the patient group, through clinical assessment, whilst also considering psychological and sociological aspects of need.

Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care given, implementing changes to ensure high standards of appropriate nursing care.

Create and promote a partnership approach between the patient, carers and all professionals involved in their care (including outside agencies).

Provide leadership and supervision, surrounding vitreo-retinal care, to less experienced to less experienced staff working across the Vitreo Retinal Emergency and outpatient departments.

To be involved in carrying out nursing extended roles, such as providing informed consent for patients undergoing vitreo retinal surgery and investigations, performing telephone consultations for post operative patients, and supporting the delivery of technician led synchronous and asynchronous clinics in line with the vitreo retinal service’s future plans for delivery care

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

The post holder will carry out the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients within the vitreo retinal emergency unit (VRE) and out-patient setting.

The post holder will act as a co-ordinator in the outpatient clinics and Vitreo Retinal Emergency unit ensuring vitreo retinal patients are seen and assessed by all members of the multidisciplinary team.

They will oversee the smooth flow of patients through the clinic and ensure no unnecessary delays in both the VRE and out-patient settings.

They will also supervise junior members of staff, students and may undertake research, or lead clinical audits in this specialist area. The post holder will act as a role model for excellent communication skills and expertise.


This advert closes on Sunday 16 Jun 2024

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