About this role
Job summary
In this part time post the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the patients' adnexal condition at the first point of contact, providing autonomous practice which demonstrates high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical medical and surgical decisions and providing treatment based on advanced clinical skills assessment and non-medical prescribing.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in collaboration with the Adnexal Team; Consultant, Medical Consultants, Senior Nurses and Health Support Worker and the Matron and wider Trust to deliver high quality, safe effective care and experience to patient, families and carers.
The post holder will provide advanced ophthalmic nursing care in accordance with evidence-based practice, legislation, policies, and procedures.
The Advanced Nurse Practitioner should continuously seek to develop and implement improvement, meet key performance indicators, quality and safety standards relevant to the service. Exercise advance clinical expertise, use discretion and judgement in decision making as an autonomous practitioner
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
o Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
o 24/7 independent counselling support
o Career-long learning and development opportunities
o Excellent transport connections
o Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
o Free Pilates classes
o Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description Job responsibilities
Practice autonomously demonstrating high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
With support from the Nurse Consultant, be responsible for a caseload of patients surgically and managing new and review nurse led clinics in-person and via telemedicine.
Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. of history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments).
Assess, diagnosis and treat patients, develop treatment plans within set guidelines, and record clinical findings using the department information systems, when necessary, collaborate with the multi-professional and/or scrutinise and refer to the senior clinical colleagues as appropriate.
Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient, maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients changing clinical needs.
Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions in line with your job plan (Appendix 2) and being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Collaborate in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways.
Person Specification
Education/Professional Registration Essential
Registered Nurse Degree in health-related subject PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent Msc in Advance practice or working towards Non-Medical prescriber course Management qualification /experience Leadership course
Experience Essential
Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role in Ophthalmology at a Band 7 or above Workforce planning Clinical audit and research Resource Management
Desirable
Worked as clinical nurse specialist in Specialist Service
Skills & Abilities Essential
Advanced clinical practice skills: experienced in carrying out Nurse led Minor operations as part of the Adnexal pathway Administration and management of patients requiring Botulinum Toxin treatment, New Lacrimal,. PostOperative and Telemedicine Clinic Ability to lead staff and manage change effectively Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorfields City Road
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
LONDON
EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)