University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Assistant Practitioner/ Registered Nurse Associate
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Assistant Practitioner/ Registered Nurse Associate
Assistant Practitioner / Registered Nurse Associate – Eye Outpatients Department (Band 4) Fixed Term, Part-Time
About the Role
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is excited to invite applications for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner / Registered Nurse Associate within our vibrant Eye Outpatients Department—a dynamic, high-volume team spanning Southampton and Lymington hospitals, handling up to 200 patient consultations per session (Mon–Sat).
This is a crucial opportunity to join a growing team that prioritises professional development, leadership, and collaboration. The right candidate will embody adaptability, forward-thinking ethos, teaching ability, and trustworthiness, while contributing to the ongoing expansion and modernisation of specialist ophthalmic services. Ophthalmic/medical experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided. A strong emphasis is placed on Medicine Management competence.
Key Responsibilities
This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient, high-quality eye outpatient services. Core duties include:
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Clinical expertise & patient care
- Demonstrate clinical competence within ophthalmology, adhering to best practice.
- Act as a role model for staff development and clinical decision-making.
- Assess and address patients’ health and well-being needs, promoting preventive care.
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Service improvement & development
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement and feedback-driven enhancements.
- Monitor health, safety, and security standards in service delivery.
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Education & mentoring
- Support peer learning and supervision, fostering professional growth.
- Lead or participate in training initiatives, ensuring staff competency.
- Input data, maintain records, and ensure information integrity.
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Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Collaborate with ophthalmologists, nurses, healthcare assistants, and admin staff.
- Strong communication skills—adapting messaging to clinical teams, patients, and stakeholders.
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions and policies.
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Flexibility and adaptability
- Embrace role variation across two hospital sites.
- Operate in a paced, team-oriented environment, balancing urgency with professionalism.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
✔ Eligible registration in one of the following:
- Nursing Associate on the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
- Assistant Practitioner degree (e.g., Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care).
- Overseas nursing qualification demonstrating equivalents to UK Level 5.
✔ Numeracy & literacy at minimum UK Level 2 standard (e.g., Functional Skills).
✔ General experience in a NHS/healthcare setting, demonstrating:
- Wetness to supervision, integral work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to handle complex, sensitive patient information.
✔ Nursing procedure knowledge, aligned with acute hospital settings.
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✔ Medicine Management competency is a shared requirement.
Desirable Experience & Skills
🔹 Acute care unit training e.g., medicine administration, or bothness Colombo preceptorships. 🔹 Extended clinical skills such as intravenous cannulation or ophthalmic-specific techniques. 🔹 Prior ophthalmic experience, where clinical certification or support aligns. 🔹 Competency in digital health tools/security practices.
Trust Values & Organisation Culture
Core Commitments of UHS
Every individual contributes to these foundational principles:
- Patient First – Prioritising compassionate, accessible care.
- Working Together – Proactive collaboration across services.
- Always Improving – Critical reflection driving innovation.
Diversity & Inclusivity
UHS is an equal opportunities employer, actively fostering a:
- Non-discriminatory, anti-racist culture.
- Supportive workplace for carers, students, and those balancing care demands.
- Configuration of training and part-time structures to align with personal demands.
Locations & Environment
- Work within England’s largest teaching Trust.
- Benefit from ** New Forest, South Downs**, and Jurassic Coast proximity.
- Access close to London via direct rail/netlinks via building dependencies.
An informal site visit is advised as step one to outlines it’s an application tangible opportunity, and aligns well our department and Trust’s worldview.
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