Glaucoma Specialist Practitioner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

Due to expansion within the workforce an exciting opportunity for a experienced Ophthalmic Nurse ,Optometrist or Orthopist to work within Glaucoma sub speciality.

Currently working at a Band 6 with experience of independent led clinical activity and post registration Ophthalmic qualification preferably in Glaucoma.

For the right candidate full training will be provided, and after completion of competencies will be able to progress to a Band 7 role

Main duties of the job

To provide an extended role as an Advanced Practitioner in assessment and co-management of glaucoma patients working alongside the Glaucoma Consultant Ophthalmologist.

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers. The specialist area is glaucoma and the post-holder will be required to work as an advanced clinical practitioner.

To provide leadership, development, and governance in relation to the clinical area and support other clinicians regarding patient treatment and management.

To provide a comprehensive quality Glaucoma monitoring service. Be part of an independent, multidisciplinary team ensuring optimal patient care.

Work with the manager to develop the service in line with patient needs and trust wide developments and to help provide an equitable service across the Trust Part of the job role will be virtually reviewing patient test results which have been obtained by ophthalmic assistant staff e.g., visual fields, OCT scans, IOP results, disc images/photos.

About us

The Ophthalmic Department consists of Consultants , Speciality Doctors ,Trainees, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses , Ophthalmic technicians and Ophthalmic Assistants.

Working within the county of shropshire.

Date posted

19 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £50,056 a year Banding dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-GSP-761

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

Registered Nurse , Optometrist, Orthoptist

Desirable

Post registration Glaucoma qualification

essential

Essential

Previous band 6 experience

Desirable

Non medical prescribing qualification

Person Specification

essential

Essential

Registered Nurse , Optometrist, Orthoptist

Desirable

Post registration Glaucoma qualification

essential

Essential

Previous band 6 experience

Desirable

Non medical prescribing qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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