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- Prif leoliad
- Nursing
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Cross Site working - Southlands & St Richards)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 279-6407505-JUN24
- Cyflogwr
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Southlands Hospital
- Tref
- Shoreham by Sea
- Cyflog
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
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- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Glaucoma
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Following a review of our Glaucoma services the opportunity has arisen for the department to advertise and appoint for the Post of Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Nursing) in Glaucoma.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Ophthalmic Nurse either currently working at Band 7 level in Glaucoma services, or an Ophthalmic Nurse at band 6 who is registered onto and studying towards the completion of the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training Glaucoma pathway, Levels 1, 2 and 3 who will also undergo bespoke training and development to enable them to become a confident and competent Advanced Clinical Practitioner at Band 7.
This post is to work cross site in the West of the organisation, at Southlands Hospital in Shoreham and also at St Richards Hospital in Chichester supporting our Glaucoma services alongside a team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, other Nursing staff, and Ophthalmic Technicians.
There are staff buses to enable you to travel to each of the work sites from Worthing Hospital should the successful candidate not hold a current UK driving Licence.
For Further information and an informal visit please contact :-
Ruth Mason, Matron, Ophthalmology, Southlands and St Richards
Gerthy Albano, Head of Nursing, Ophthalmology, Urology, Pre-Assessment and Specialist
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust operates ophthalmology across three sites Sussex Eye Hospital, St Richards (Chichester) Southlands (Shoreham) this post is based in Chichester and Southlands.
The position of Advanced Nurse Practitioner is an exciting opportunity to develop clinical expertise as a member of a Multi – Disciplinary Team (MDT). You will develop new skills and competencies as you will be expected to work autonomously to provide clinical assessment, treatment and care of patients with different ophthalmic conditions.
Your role will include patient assessment and categorising guidelines in line with NICE guidelines and agreed local protocol for macular/medical retina /glaucoma conditions.
It is an exciting opportunity to join our team supporting the identification of the future needs of ophthalmology practitioner services and to take an active part in planning future developments that support excellent patient care and service delivery.
As an advance practitioner you will be expected to provide specialist training to other staff where appropriate.
You will be expected to set, monitor and evaluate standards of care in partnership with other members of the ophthalmic multidisciplinary team to ensure you promote the delivery of holistic, evidence based /clinically effective specialist care is provided.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
• Assesses, develops and implements specialist practitioner programmes of care.
• Reviews patients and situations independently and makes independent management decisions.
• Understands and recognises own limitations and refers to a more experienced staff member (e.g. Head of Service, Optometrist, Orthoptist) or senior medical colleague when required.
• Provides highly developed specialist advice to patients and their families/carers, staff of all disciplines and students.
• Provides and receives highly sensitive, distressing, complex or contentious information to patients, their relatives and members of the public with empathy and reassurance. For example, discussing progressive sight loss, loss of driving licence.
• Communicates with a range other staff of all disciplines, acting as a highly specialist resource including liaison with other health care providers within the Trust regarding diagnosis and treatment advice.
• Develops skills to assess and interpret specialist information and conditions and takes appropriate action usually without the need to refer to other specialists.
• Undertakes and/or teaches clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy including slit lamp examination and fundoscopy. Scope for minor operative procedures, intravitreal injections and laser treatments to be undertaken subject to appropriate training.
• Undertakes non-medical prescribing within sphere of competence. Complying with the requirements of the non-medical prescribing policy and professional body guidance.
• Work proactively to ensure that every patient attendance meets the patient’s expectations and needs with timely undertaking of procedure and effective communication with patients, relatives and carers.
• Actively contribute to Clinical Governance proceedings and clinical audit.
· Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of standards/protocols/guidelines and service improvements for the Ophthalmology Service informing and collaborating with other colleagues as appropriate.
Please see detailed Job description and Peron specification for more details
Manyleb y person
Professional Registration
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered General Nurse with current registration with NMC.
- Ophthalmic qualification
- Evidence of teaching qualification or specific teaching experience
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Extensive current experience of working in an ophthalmic clinical setting. Experience of working in an ophthalmic outpatient setting
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
Equlaity and Diversity
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Gerthy Albano
- Teitl y swydd
- Head Of Nursing Ophthalmology
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01903285011
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
All enquiries please contact as above
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