Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse Practitioner
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Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse Practitioner
About the Opportunity
Become part of a great team in Oxford at an exciting time, as we continue to transform our Ophthalmology services. 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.
About You
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 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.
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- 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.
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About Us
In Ophthalmology, we are completely devoted to 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 housekeeper. 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.
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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.
Further Details / Informal Visits
Contact:
- Name: Catarina Oliveira
- Job Title: Sister, Ophthalmology Outpatients & Emergencies
- Email: catarina.oliveira@ouh.nhs.uk
- Telephone: 01865 231728
If you would like to know more about working with us, or come for an informal visit, please contact:
- Catarina Ramos De Santos Oliveira
- Ali Northover, Matron
- Tel: 01865 222524
- Email: ali.northover@ouh.nhs.uk
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