East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint an Advanced Retinal Nurse Practitioner in the Ophthalmology Department at ESNEFT Colchester Site on a 25 hour per week permanent contract.

As a member of staff working in Ophthalmology, we want you to feel proud to work in our department, in an environment which seeks to nurture and develop all individuals in our Team.

You will be working with and alongside medical staff, Optometrists, Clinical nurse Specialists, Ophthalmology Technicians and nursing staff to help deliver an efficient and safe Medical Retinal Service to patients.

You will need relevant clinical experience, be self motivated and enthusiastic with an interest in Medical and Surgical Retina disease and its management along with ability, with support and training, to help develop and embed the role.

We would be happy to consider offering this as a developmental role meaning if you are near the end of your MSc you would commence as a Band 7 until you have completed all competencies and have possession of MSc in Advanced Practice. You will then progress onto a band 8a salary. Please see band 7 JD/PS to reflect this.

Main duties of the job

Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients, initiate and/or undertake clinical investigations, where appropriate, established diagnosis within set guidelines, and record clinical findings using the department information system e.g. Medisoft and CareFlow and or refer to the Doctor as appropriate.

Obtain formal written consent for procedures carried out in the department following current principles and Trust Policy on consent to treatment.

Work autonomously to carry out Intravitreal injections, incorporating the use of Patient Group Direction, prescribing rights, agreed protocols.

Act as a source of information and advice to patients, their relatives and other healthcare, and other healthcare professionals.

Participate in care of patients attending all ophthalmology clinics held in the macula clinic as required.

Carry out formal and informal teaching within the hospital to range of health care professionals and contribute to education and training programmes as requested/appropriate.

Create a positive learning environment within clinical settings to encourage and facilitate individual and shared learning and professional development.

Participate, where appropriate, in the education of patients and the general public.

About us

One of the largest Trust's in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Date posted

15 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £57,349 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR1979-23

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oProfessional Registration with either NMC, GPhC or HCPC
oPossession of 1st degree in a clinical field e.g. Nursing, physiotherapy at a minimum 2:2 classification
oPossession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice
oNon-Medical Prescribing (v300) if appropriate to registered profession/role
oSignificant post qualification experience in a relevant clinical field
oEvidence of continuing education

Desirable

oLeadership/management course

Experience

Essential

oProven experience at band 6/7 within a similar setting
oCompleted portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice
oEvidence of continued professional development following MSc completion
oEvidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervisor of staff
oEvidence of multi-professional working

Desirable

oEvidence of clinical work in an autonomous role
oEvidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience
oEvidence of involvement in change management

Knowledge

Essential

oDemonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty
oDemonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
oDemonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice
oUnderstand, encourage, and support clinical supervision
oKnowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
oKnowledge of infection control issues

Desirable

oKnowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oProfessional Registration with either NMC, GPhC or HCPC
oPossession of 1st degree in a clinical field e.g. Nursing, physiotherapy at a minimum 2:2 classification
oPossession of MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent by HEE Centre Advancing Practice
oNon-Medical Prescribing (v300) if appropriate to registered profession/role
oSignificant post qualification experience in a relevant clinical field
oEvidence of continuing education

Desirable

oLeadership/management course

Experience

Essential

oProven experience at band 6/7 within a similar setting
oCompleted portfolio of supervised practice in advanced clinical practice
oEvidence of continued professional development following MSc completion
oEvidence of recent teaching, mentorship and supervisor of staff
oEvidence of multi-professional working

Desirable

oEvidence of clinical work in an autonomous role
oEvidence of quality improvement methodology and audit experience
oEvidence of involvement in change management

Knowledge

Essential

oDemonstrates a high degree of knowledge within specialty
oDemonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
oDemonstrate the ability to utilise current research finding in practice
oUnderstand, encourage, and support clinical supervision
oKnowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
oKnowledge of infection control issues

Desirable

oKnowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)