Botox Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ophthalmology
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS1 2LX |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7628947/387-S8947-GB |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicatedSpecialist Ophthalmic Nurseto join our dynamicBotulinum Clinic, working closely with our highly skilledOculoplastic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, patient-focused service that delivers specialist treatments to improve both function and quality of life.
No prior botulinum injection experience is required —full training will be provided. We welcome nurses with a strong ophthalmic background, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
If you’re an enthusiastic ophthalmic nurse with a passion for patient care and a desire to grow your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
Safely administer periocular and facial botulinum toxin A injections across a variety of ophthalmic indications including blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, synkinesis, and entropion.
Perform lacrimal gland injections when required or after appropriate training.
Obtain informed consent prior to procedures, clearly explaining benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Conduct post-treatment telephone follow-ups to monitor efficacy, manage side effects, and provide patient support.
Offer advice on common post-injection effects and escalate complex or serious issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of all administered injections including dose, injection site, batch numbers, and adverse reactions.
Work closely with ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary colleagues to review patient care and make recommendations regarding treatment plans or medication adjustments.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The post holder will be responsible for providing direct patient care within the department; considering individual patient needs and prioritising effectively; ensuring that when a patient’s condition is deteriorating this is communicated and reported to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a professional and timely manner.
They will seek to actively improve patient care, always leading by example, with an expectation to follow protocols and work in line with the Clinical Governing
This role requires strict adherence to prescribed treatment protocols, detailed patient assessment, consent, documentation, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration within the ophthalmology team.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicatedSpecialist Ophthalmic Nurseto join our dynamicBotulinum Clinic, working closely with our highly skilledOculoplastic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, patient-focused service that delivers specialist treatments to improve both function and quality of life.
No prior botulinum injection experience is required —full training will be provided. We welcome nurses with a strong ophthalmic background, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
If you’re an enthusiastic ophthalmic nurse with a passion for patient care and a desire to grow your expertise, we’d love to hear from you.
Safely administer periocular and facial botulinum toxin A injections across a variety of ophthalmic indications including blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, synkinesis, and entropion.
Perform lacrimal gland injections when required or after appropriate training.
Obtain informed consent prior to procedures, clearly explaining benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Conduct post-treatment telephone follow-ups to monitor efficacy, manage side effects, and provide patient support.
Offer advice on common post-injection effects and escalate complex or serious issues promptly.
Maintain accurate records of all administered injections including dose, injection site, batch numbers, and adverse reactions.
Work closely with ophthalmologists and multidisciplinary colleagues to review patient care and make recommendations regarding treatment plans or medication adjustments.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
The post holder will be responsible for providing direct patient care within the department; considering individual patient needs and prioritising effectively; ensuring that when a patient’s condition is deteriorating this is communicated and reported to other members of the healthcare team and acted upon in a professional and timely manner.
They will seek to actively improve patient care, always leading by example, with an expectation to follow protocols and work in line with the Clinical Governing
This role requires strict adherence to prescribed treatment protocols, detailed patient assessment, consent, documentation, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration within the ophthalmology team.
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026
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