An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Ophthalmic specialist nurse practitioner to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within the ophthalmic department.
We are looking for a 1 st Level Registered Nurse with 5yrs post registration ophthalmology experience, who can demonstrate competent in Intra Vitreal Injection. You should also have advanced ophthalmology clinical skills and an up-to-date knowledge base.
The post holder must be flexible in working between 0800hrs and 2000hrs, Monday to Friday, subject to change with the ophthalmic service.
The post holder will be primarily responsible for the Nurse Led Injection Service, but will also be involved in the running of a wide variety of clinics within the ophthalmic setting; these include Post-Operative Cataract clinics, Botox clinic for blepharospasm, AMD clinics, General clinics, co-ordinating the triage service and supporting the Clinic Manager with the supervision of the department.
The post holder will carry professional, clinical and educational responsibilities for the wide variety of Ophthalmic speciality clinics and the AMD Nurse Led injection service.
The post holder has responsibility for both clinical and staff Governance issues. He/she will have continuing responsibility for the assessment of patient needs, the development implementation and evaluation of care pathways for AMD and will ensure optimal standards of care by acting as a role model.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSABILITIES

Responsible for completing patient paper treatment packs
Dictation of clinic letters

KEY DUTIES

Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice.
To attend mandatory training as required.
To present an appearance, which gives a positive image of the Trust, and a manner which, is appropriate and inspires confidence?
To ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and maintain a personal record for future registration purposes.
To develop patient care pathways incorporating new technology
Work within and monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the ward and directorate to ensure adherence to and delivery of a high-quality service.
To ensure privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised. Regular audit of adherence to ward privacy and dignity guidelines.
Ensure effective communication processes are in place to meet the needs of patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Propose and develop evidence-based policies/procedures and working practices within the clinical area and ensure they are implemented.
Responsible for setting an agreed standard of patient care and ensuring its delivery, monitored by audit.
Sets a high standard of record keeping regarding patient care which is comprehensive, concise, valid and audited on a regular basis.
Responsible for implementing strategies which enable quality targets to be met utilising recognised audit tools.
Provide clinical and professional advice to all members of the nursing team.
Maintain Professional Registration.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the management of daily operational responsibilities in the nurse led injection including work allocation, deployment and supervision of nursing staff to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Effectively and efficiently manage and forward plan the use of nursing resources to ensure that appropriate skill mix is always maintained.
Lead, support, counsel and appraise junior grades of staff within the nursing team to ensure development needs are identified and a cohesive MDT approach is maintained.
Sets the standard required for the safe keeping of patient’s property and valuables.
Resolve complaints/issues timely and effectively at local level. Investigate and action plan formal complaints in conjunction with the Matron.
To identify, monitor and review annually, objectives which implement and reflect the nursing strategy and corporate objectives.
To identify options for cost improvements and support and monitor their implementation.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and participate in CIP programmes for ophthalmology
Ensure Lean principles are adopted on the Eye Clinic with tight stock control