Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Uveitis)
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We have an exciting opportunity for committed and dedicated individuals to join our busy Eye Clinic at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
We are a progressive and ever-developing department, which is continuously adapting to meet the needs and enhance the care provided to our patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
Ophthalmic Outpatients is based on two sites, at the NNUH and in the Central Norwich Eye Clinic, based at Grove Road Clinic in Norwich City Centre.
Our modern hospital is set just outside of the vibrant city of Norwich, in the beautiful county of Norfolk – the land of big skies, stunning beaches and rolling countryside. Our busy and evolving hospital provides care to nearly a million patients each year and our passion for research and development is supported by our close links to the Norwich Research Park and University of East Anglia.
To support the delivery of a high-quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment and management of cases of acute anterior uveitis (an inflammatory eye condition) including clinical examination, diagnosis, management with topical steroid drops, documentation of investigation results including blood tests and x-rays, escalation of complex or non-responsive patients to the uveitis consultants. This will initially be through training under direct supervision within a uveitis consultant-led clinic and within the eye emergency service, with a view to the development of independent nurse clinics for management of straightforward cases.
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About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme, and home electronics
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Laura Webster
Job Title: Sister
Email Address: laura.webster@nnuh.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 01603288053
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