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Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse Practitioner
3 months ago
Job summary
Here is that perfect opportunity you have been looking for
Become part of a great team in Oxford at an exciting time, as we continue to transform our Ophthalmology services. Meeting our patients needs has been a challenge during COVID, but it has given us the opportunity to think how to do things differently, and BETTER We would like an experienced ophthalmic nurse to join us as we continue our journey to deliver the best care, by the best people in the best way possible.
We are a welcoming department with a great nursing team working harmoniously with each other and the rest of the Oxford Ophthalmology clinical and non-clinical staff groups.
Main duties of the job
To be our chosen applicant you must be an exceptional nurse who has some leadership experience at band 5 or above as well as sound knowledge and skills for the care of patients with eye conditions. In addition you will be be an outstanding role model delivering a high standard of care whilst supporting more junior staff and contributing to service development.
We would like you to have an ophthalmology-specific post-registration qualification or be working towards this.
These attributes will enable you to happily and competently deliver great care in some or all of the following:
Eye Emergency Care (including telephone triage) Pre-operative assessment Nurse-led outpatient clinical activity Lead and support junior staff and students Work collaboratively with all members of the Ophthalmic Multidisciplinary Team Contribute to service improvement in the specialty.
About us
Watch our 'Great reasons to join us' video'.
In Ophthalmology, we are completely devoted the development and education of our staff and have invested significant time and energy into providing a number of specialist nurse roles. Furthermore we deliver a successful Level 7 Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Patient Centred Ophthalmology Care in collaboration with, and validated by, Northampton University.
The Oxford Eye Hospital is a busy outpatient department treating over 106,000 patients a year in the full range of ophthalmology clinics including an emergency department and pre-operative assessment. Our team is made up of over 45 members of staff including specialist nurses, nursing assistants, band 4 assistant practitioners and nursing associates, ECLOs and a department house keeper. You will be supported by the Clinical Unit Manager and be encouraged to continue your professional development as an Ophthalmic Nurse and as a leader. In addition, we are planning on having more nurses undertaking intravitreal injections. Interested nurses who are accepted on to and pass their training course are then paid at band 7 for their injections sessions (equal to 8 hours/week).
We will consider applicants looking for part-time hours; most staff work compressed hours (longer but fewer days/week) but we are happy to discuss other options for flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall purpose of this post is to:
Co-ordinate and supervise the delivery of evidence-based care to a group of patients within the department, whilst acting as a role model. Undertake telephone-triage of patients presenting with ophthalmic accidents and emergencies Provide clinical leadership. Promote effective team functioning. To work at a clinical level commensurate with specialist nursing in the field of OphthalmologyFor a full Job Description and detail of the person specification, see the relevant documents in this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current first level registration Appropriate post registration course in Ophthalmology Teaching / mentoring qualification
Desirable
First degree ILS or ALS
Team working and communication
Essential
Demonstrates an ability to support junior and senior staff members Excellent communication skills at verbal, written and presentation level IT literate Ability to motivate self and others
Knowledge and Key Competencies
Essential
Incorporates evidenced based practice and skills in relation to ?basic nursing ?General surgical nursing ?In-depth Ophthalmology nursing experience Understands and adheres to professional codes; understands personal boundaries; the concept of autonomy and accountability Evidence of continuing professional development
Planning and Organisation
Essential
Demonstrates advanced organisational skills Is able to show evidence of leadership skills Ability to effectively use resources
Initiative
Essential
Demonstrates a positive approach to change
Desirable
Understand the principles of change management Is able to take initiative to develop and implement new idea's
Flexibility and adaptability
Essential
Able to adapt to & operate effectively within a changing situation
Desirable
Encourages co-operation within the team, putting services interests ahead of personal interests
Self Development
Essential
Able to demonstrate evidence of self development and in able to promote this in others Evidence of Commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals Vision and Values
Desirable
Can effectively seek out information and utilise it in such a way as to bring about improvements in service delivery
Awareness and Influence
Essential
Is able to demonstrate the application of theory to practice At all times is able to act as a role model Demonstrates assertiveness skills Shows a patient centred philosophy Demonstrates a positive approach Is able demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for work
Desirable
Understands political and economic issues of health care delivery Is sensitive to the impact and implications of locally made decisions Is able to demonstrate evidence of positive contribution to service delivery and development
Negotiation skills
Essential
Demonstrate a through knowledge of the negotiation process Is able to provide evidence of effective negotiation
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Ability to perform at an advanced level within one or more of the given specialities POA, Post op cataract review, Minor Op, Emergency Care, FFA / PDT, Clinic Management