NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Glaucoma Specialist Nurse
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Glaucoma Specialist Nurse
Opportunity: Part-Time Band 6 Glaucaoma Nurse Specialist
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Band 6 Glaucoma Nurse Specialist within St.Paul's Ophthalmic Outpatients.
This post forms part of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of patients with glaucoma. The role involves providing nurse-led glaucoma clinics within the outpatient department.
The successful candidate will act as a primary point of contact for both existing and newly diagnosed glaucoma patients. They will also contribute to research, audit, and practice development, and deputise for the Band 7 Clinical Manager when required.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience working within an ophthalmic setting.
- A relevant Ophthalmic Nurse Specialist qualification.
- ANEX 21 (training post) may be considered to gain required competencies, with 75% of the Band 6 salary paid throughout training completion.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Patient Care
- Perform specialist assessments of patients' nursing needs.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate care delivery using advanced clinical knowledge.
- Lead clinical care by managing a patient caseload, including expert assessment, planning, and evaluation.
- Organise and manage nurse-led outpatients clinics within ophthalmology.
- Support multi-professional patient care with ongoing management and discharge planning.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their carers/relatives.
- Provide education and support to aid patient self-management.
- Identify deteriorations in patient condition, referring appropriately when needed.
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Team Collaboration & Service Development
- Act as a specialist nursing lead, collaborating with clinical teams, GMs, and Matrons.
- Advance case management techniques to enhance patient outcomes.
- Promote CNO Ten Key Roles (e.g., prescribing) within nursing practice.
About the Employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) comprises:
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- Aintree University Hospital – Regional trauma centre with award-winning stroke services.
- Broadgreen & Royal Liverpool University Hospital – Elective surgery and complex specialised care.
- Liverpool Women’s Hospital – UK’s largest single-site maternity unit.
Merseyside’s Leading NHS Group
Jess NSH University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) encompasses over 16,800 colleagues providing broad general and specialist care for 630,000+ residents in Merseyside and beyond.
Key Features
-rgb Bedrooms (compliance level based on services)
- Regionalised critical care facilities (including neurology, paediatrics, trauma)
- Commitment to driving continuous service excellence through clinical innovation.
(For roles at Liverpool Women’s NHS Trust, visit their careers page.)
Application & Contacts
Applications not requiring further notice to previous applicants.
For further details:
- Christine Plews Sister Email: chris.plews@liverpoolft.nhs.uk Telephone: 0151 706 3983
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