Job summary
We are currently recruiting one Optometrist or Advanced Nurse Practitioner to work Tuesday in the glaucoma and Friday in the uveitis Service to cover Maternity leave, one year fixed post
Are you an individual who is looking for a new challenge and is driven and motivated to further develop a new service and your career? Then this is the right opportunity for you. You will be working with our forward thinking, innovative mufti-award winning team.
This post is open to an Optometrist/ Advanced Nurse Practitioner as a Part-time (2 days a weeks), one year fixed term to cover Maternity working within ophthalmology. Please see JD for essential requirements for the post.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be working in an Advanced clinical role while leading and developing ophthalmic practice within the trust.
- The aim of the role is to deliver a comprehensive Ophthalmic Led Service in Glaucoma and Uveitis.
- Responsible to manage own clinic profile within designated ACP led clinics.
- Function as an independent practitioner using advanced ophthalmic skills, especially in glaucoma and Uveitis
- Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations
- Responsible to assess, manage, investigate and discharge patients independently using appropriate equipment including slit lamp, diagnostic equipment, diagnostic lenses and manage patients according to local protocols.
- To provide a visible presence, professional leadership and expert practice within ophthalmology.
- Knowledge and competence to further develop and evaluate existing and new integrated care pathway documentation.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Post graduate qualification in Ophthalmology/Optometrist
- Post Graduate Glaucoma Qualification
- Upper Degree or Master's Degree in a health related subject or equivalent experience
- Uveitis post graduate training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in clinical practice
- At Least 5 years' experience in Ophthalmology
- Ability to work in advanced practice role
- Track record of practice development and innovation in ophthalmic practice.
- Experience of leading and developing a team
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Teaching & presentation skills
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to problem solve
- Coaching skills
- IT skills including use of email and office packages
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Post graduate qualification in Ophthalmology/Optometrist
- Post Graduate Glaucoma Qualification
- Upper Degree or Master's Degree in a health related subject or equivalent experience
- Uveitis post graduate training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Teaching in clinical practice
- At Least 5 years' experience in Ophthalmology
- Ability to work in advanced practice role
- Track record of practice development and innovation in ophthalmic practice.
- Experience of leading and developing a team
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Teaching & presentation skills
- Ability to lead a team.
- Ability to problem solve
- Coaching skills
- IT skills including use of email and office packages
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
