Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has become available in Lymington Eye Outpatients for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner. This is a full time position. Lymington Eye Outpatients provide a positive work life balance with clinics currently running from Monday-Friday with an 8am-6pm shift pattern.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates great professionalism and has leadership skills they would like to further develop.The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of roles & responsibilities that includes visual acuity assessment, measure intra-ocular pressures, instil eye drops when needed, assisting the clinicians in running laser list, and operate various imaging equipment's. We also support clinics at our Main Ophthalmology site in Southampton General Hospital, so some off site working will be required.
Although this is an Ophthalmology outpatients position, knowledge and experience in Ophthalmology is not essential- training can be provided. Strong leadership skills will be a positive.
If you think this is the job for you, we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties:1. Establish and maintain communication with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.2.Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians running laser lists.3. Conduct test of patient's Visual Fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey Visual Field analyser.4. Complete imaging of patient's Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.5. Identify the required test, and depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.6. Monitoring of equipment levels and equipment performance, reporting and ordering supplies, ordering and liaising with manufactures as to service and repair.7. Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.8. Empower the team to highlight areas for change and development.9. Develop own knowledge and skills, and provide information to others to help their development.
Lymington Eye Outpatients is a dynamic department that continues to change & develop, this requiring the successful applicant to be flexible, forward thinking and have the skills to motivate peers.
We are looking for an open minded B4 who is looking to further their development and gain/ develop skills in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, professional, flexible, trustworthy and positive role model.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties:1. Establish and maintain communication with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.2.Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians running laser lists.3. Conduct test of patient's Visual Fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey Visual Field analyser.4. Complete imaging of patient's Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.5. Identify the required test, and depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.6. Monitoring of equipment levels and equipment performance, reporting and ordering supplies, ordering and liaising with manufactures as to service and repair.7. Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.8. Empower the team to highlight areas for change and development.9. Develop own knowledge and skills, and provide information to others to help their development.
Lymington Eye Outpatients is a dynamic department that continues to change & develop, this requiring the successful applicant to be flexible, forward thinking and have the skills to motivate peers.
We are looking for an open minded B4 who is looking to further their development and gain/ develop skills in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, professional, flexible, trustworthy and positive role model.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Assistant Practitioner with a health-related Foundation Degree e.g. Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.
- OR Overseas nursing qualification without NMC registration at UK Academic level 5 Evidence of numeracy and literacy - minimum national qualification level 2
- Experience of working under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices in an acute hospital setting.
Desirable
- Assessed as competent to administer medications
- Acute apprenticeship units as appropriate to UHS Care Group/Divisional requirements.
- Extended clinical skills e.g. venesection/cannulation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Nursing Associate on the NMC register.
- Assistant Practitioner with a health-related Foundation Degree e.g. Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.
- OR Overseas nursing qualification without NMC registration at UK Academic level 5 Evidence of numeracy and literacy - minimum national qualification level 2
- Experience of working under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices in an acute hospital setting.
Desirable
- Assessed as competent to administer medications
- Acute apprenticeship units as appropriate to UHS Care Group/Divisional requirements.
- Extended clinical skills e.g. venesection/cannulation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
