Job summary
The Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner will have their own clinics, consisting of Triaging/ Assessment/ Examination/ Discharge of patients.
St Pauls is extremely patient focused and we strive to achieve this to a high standard.
The St Pauls team are welcoming and enjoy not only working as a team but also autonomously, they are friendly and keen to share their knowledge.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you are encouraged to share ideas and be involved in decision making/ future planning of the role and development of the staff and will also play a part in the forward planning of how services will be delivered going forward.
They will be there to support Junior Staff, to teach and develop existing staff members and be an advocate for them.
They will also deputise in the absence of the Band 7.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner within St. Paul's / Ophthalmology.These are both extremely busy departments with a high volume of patients. The post will involve assessment / treatment of ophthalmic patients , involvement in setting up nurse led clinics and deputising for the management band 6/7 in both departments.The post holder must be flexible in their working pattern and will include early and late shifts and also weekend work.It is essential that the applicant has at least 2 years' experience working within an Ophthalmic A&E / OPD setting.
If the applicants do not have the relevant Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner qualification, Annex 21 training pay scale will be applied to the post ( 75% of the top of the Band will be paid until completion of training ).The successful applicant will be assisting in the development of new models of care to help the transition into the new Hospital, therefore must be enthusiastic and forward thinking.
We are pleased to say that our Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners are now able to enrol onto the Royal College of Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner course ( OPT ) and this will be offered to the successful candidate.
An ANEX 21 (trainingpost) would be considered in order to gain the required qualifications.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Management.1. To manage the ward/department and deputise in the absence of theManager. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)2. To delegate effectively. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)3. To assess, plan and evaluate patient care and assist others to manageevidence based nursing care. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)4. To facilitate communication with other departments and disciplines in order tobuild and maintain a high regard for the Unit. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)5. To ensure adequate ward cover through effective off-duties and to manageTrust requirements for study leave allocation and sickness. (KSF dimension21 level 2)6. To contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. (KSFdimension 21 level 2)7. To ensure that working practices satisfy current Health & Safety regulations.Attend risk management forum and be responsible for incident reporting asper Trust policy. (KSF dimension 3 level 2)Clinical Practice1. To ensure that patient care meets the highest possible standards inaccordance with Clinical Nursing Guidelines. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)2. To perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs andevaluate care delivery according to changing needs and varying levels ofcomplexity. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)V3.0 (Nov 09)Education1. To be responsible for assessing the current training requirements for all wardstaff including mandatory training. This will be done through PersonalDevelopment Plans, in conjunction with appraisal and providing opportunitiesfor their self-development. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)2. To participate, in conjunction with the School of Nursing, in the promotion ofan active learning environment for student nurses allocated to Ward orDepartment, both internally and externally. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)3. To contribute to the training and development of teams, individuals and self toenhance performance. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)4. Take part in nursing audit and research and continually monitor levels of carethrough benchmarking and initiate changes as required. (KSF dimension 2level 2)Practitioner Role (KSF 8 level 3)1. Evaluation and assessment of patients and diagnosis of a specific range ofconditions (see relevant competency package).2. To provide patients and their carers with relevant pre and post-operativeinformation or education relating to specific condition.3. Preparation, where necessary, for relevant surgery and involvement inconsent process.4. Independent examination of post-operative patients at day one andsubsequent follow up clinics. Referral to doctor when necessary.5. Independent examination of patients presenting in A+E and those attendingNurse Practitioner clinics6. Listing of patients eye for surgery or discharge when no further managementrequired.7. To work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.8. To co-operate in the development of appropriate standards, guidelines, auditsand continuous monitoring of the above.9. To recognise and implement improvements to the service when necessary.10. To assist the surgeon, when necessary, as Scrub Nurse.11. Monitor and evaluate clinic templates.Specific Ophthalmic Responsibilities (KSF 7 level 1)1. Visual assessment and other ophthalmic investigations of patients attendingthe department i.e.: IOP, RAPD etc.2. Preparation of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, includingrequesting of relevant investigations, surgical procedures.3. Admission and discharge of patients to Ward/Department.Research1. Promote research activity amongst the nursing staff2. Ensure regular audit of practice is undertaken in the department3. Develop systems of practice to ensure the implementation of changes topractice4. based on research findings, systematic reviews and where there is sufficient5. evidence to indicate changes to practiceV3.0 (Nov 09)* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties ofabsent colleagues.* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.*THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management.1. To manage the ward/department and deputise in the absence of theManager. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)2. To delegate effectively. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)3. To assess, plan and evaluate patient care and assist others to manageevidence based nursing care. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)4. To facilitate communication with other departments and disciplines in order tobuild and maintain a high regard for the Unit. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)5. To ensure adequate ward cover through effective off-duties and to manageTrust requirements for study leave allocation and sickness. (KSF dimension21 level 2)6. To contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. (KSFdimension 21 level 2)7. To ensure that working practices satisfy current Health & Safety regulations.Attend risk management forum and be responsible for incident reporting asper Trust policy. (KSF dimension 3 level 2)Clinical Practice1. To ensure that patient care meets the highest possible standards inaccordance with Clinical Nursing Guidelines. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)2. To perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs andevaluate care delivery according to changing needs and varying levels ofcomplexity. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)V3.0 (Nov 09)Education1. To be responsible for assessing the current training requirements for all wardstaff including mandatory training. This will be done through PersonalDevelopment Plans, in conjunction with appraisal and providing opportunitiesfor their self-development. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)2. To participate, in conjunction with the School of Nursing, in the promotion ofan active learning environment for student nurses allocated to Ward orDepartment, both internally and externally. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)3. To contribute to the training and development of teams, individuals and self toenhance performance. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)4. Take part in nursing audit and research and continually monitor levels of carethrough benchmarking and initiate changes as required. (KSF dimension 2level 2)Practitioner Role (KSF 8 level 3)1. Evaluation and assessment of patients and diagnosis of a specific range ofconditions (see relevant competency package).2. To provide patients and their carers with relevant pre and post-operativeinformation or education relating to specific condition.3. Preparation, where necessary, for relevant surgery and involvement inconsent process.4. Independent examination of post-operative patients at day one andsubsequent follow up clinics. Referral to doctor when necessary.5. Independent examination of patients presenting in A+E and those attendingNurse Practitioner clinics6. Listing of patients eye for surgery or discharge when no further managementrequired.7. To work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.8. To co-operate in the development of appropriate standards, guidelines, auditsand continuous monitoring of the above.9. To recognise and implement improvements to the service when necessary.10. To assist the surgeon, when necessary, as Scrub Nurse.11. Monitor and evaluate clinic templates.Specific Ophthalmic Responsibilities (KSF 7 level 1)1. Visual assessment and other ophthalmic investigations of patients attendingthe department i.e.: IOP, RAPD etc.2. Preparation of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, includingrequesting of relevant investigations, surgical procedures.3. Admission and discharge of patients to Ward/Department.Research1. Promote research activity amongst the nursing staff2. Ensure regular audit of practice is undertaken in the department3. Develop systems of practice to ensure the implementation of changes topractice4. based on research findings, systematic reviews and where there is sufficient5. evidence to indicate changes to practiceV3.0 (Nov 09)* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties ofabsent colleagues.* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.*THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as RGN
- Demonstrable experience in Ophthalmology
- Experience in managing a department and dealing with personnel issues
Desirable
- Experience of research issues and its impact on nursing
- Experience in teaching and presenting to groups
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- A recognised Ophthalmic qualification, or working towards an Ophthalmic qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Clinical Governance issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to motivate a team
- IT literate
- Ability to plan strategically
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as RGN
- Demonstrable experience in Ophthalmology
- Experience in managing a department and dealing with personnel issues
Desirable
- Experience of research issues and its impact on nursing
- Experience in teaching and presenting to groups
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- A recognised Ophthalmic qualification, or working towards an Ophthalmic qualification or equivalent relevant experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Clinical Governance issues
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to motivate a team
- IT literate
- Ability to plan strategically
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
