Barts Health NHS Trust
Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner
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Job Opportunity: Band 7 Oculoplastic Nurse Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Oculoplastic Nurse Practitioner to join our expanding Ophthalmology service at Whipps Cross University Hospital. We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and clinically skilled ophthalmic nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality care to patients with a wide range of oculoplastic and adnexal conditions.
About the Role
In this autonomous role, you will:
- Undertake comprehensive oculoplastic assessments
- Manage independent nurse-led clinics
- Formulate and implement management plans
- Coordinate care for patients presenting with conditions such as eyelid abnormalities, blepharitis, entropion, ectropion, chalazion, epiphora, and other oculoplastic disorders
You will work within agreed protocols and competency frameworks, providing timely clinical assessment, treatment, referral, and follow-up while working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work autonomously as an Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner within the designated ophthalmic subspecialty, including but not limited to Glaucoma, Cornea, Oculoplastic, Cataract, Eye Casualty, and Medical Retina.
- Provide high-quality, patient-centred care and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of patient pathways across the designated specialty area.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Substantial ophthalmic experience
- Excellent clinical assessment skills
- Sound clinical judgement
- Ability to work independently within an advanced practice role
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-working skills
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300), or a willingness to work towards this qualification, is desirable.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
Our Vision
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Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Our Values
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
- Name: Ibrahim Hemaida
- Job Title: Senior Nurse
- Email Address: ibrahim.hemaida@nhs.net
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