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Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner
| Posting date: | 10 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN2 5BF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9279-25-0272 |
Summary
To be responsible for the professional and operational delivery of high-quality clinical care standards ensuring that patients are always treated with dignity and respect. Post holders have both a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. The ophthalmic nurse will be responsible for the management of high quality and timely care of patients attending ophthalmology A&E department. The post holder will have ophthalmic ward experience and able to deliver clinical care consistent with evidence based best practice. It is expected that ophthalmic nurse will, in time (within 6 to 8 months), develop into an ophthalmic nurse practitioner. This role includes learn and competent with basic ophthalmic skills such as eye irrigation, conjunctiva and corneal epithelial FB removal, also see and discharge patients with minor ophthalmic conditions in out of hours. Work alongside the Lead Nurse, Matron and Sister toassist in the development of quality Induction and Competency programmes. These must reflect contemporary practice whilst incorporating national guidance and support the Trust's clinical governance agenda. Participate in the implementation of education and training programmes for all staff to promote evidence based and high-quality care. To support the sister to ensure the highest standard of care are maintained at all times within the department. She/he will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership for the clinical area. As an experienced practitioner the post holder will be expected to focus on providing a clean environment for care, ensuring best practice in infection control, improving clinical care standards and treating patients with dignity and respect. The post holder will ensure safe staffing and skill mix and manage the rota in the absence of the sister.