Job summary ED at BEH is a tertiary ophthalmic centre treating ophthalmic emergencies 365 days a year 7 days a week. We are open 7 days a week. The post holder will be required to work shifts from 07.45hrs -18.00hrs, 09:30hrs - 18:00hrs or 07:45hrs- 16:30hrs incl. Bank Holidays. No night shifts You will be expected to work 1 weekend in 4 or more if required. You will be required to cover late shifts in the department as dictated by the service needs. You will be required to work various shifts to cover the department. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 or 7 with extensive ophthalmic experience to join our team and enhance their clinical skills and knowledge. Please note that this is a fixed term contract only. Main duties of the job To be able to triage effectively and prioritise patients accordingly To be highly proficient using a slit lamp to assess patients To see and treat patients independently and work as a Non- Medical prescriber/work towards a Non-Medical prescribing qualification. To be able to see, treat & discharge patients without medical input To liaise with medical staff when appropriate To be able to identify tests for patients prior to medical staff examination Perform Venepuncture, cannulation and take swabs as required. Support junior colleagues with their learning and contribute with teaching About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata (depending on experience) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-S7632-GB Job locations Bristol Eye Hospital Lower Maudlin Street Bristol BS1 2LX Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous Ophthalmic experience Good knowledge of the A&P of the eye Proficient in diagnosing anterior segment pathologies using a slit lamp Proven experience within in an ED setting Skills and Abilities Essential Venepuncture Cannulation Desirable Goldmanns Tonometry OCT Interpretation Fundoscopy Qualifications and Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse Post registration Ophthalmic qualification Practice Assessor trained Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Aptitudes Essential Good Communication Skills Efficient decision making Self-motivated Good Team player Ability to adapt to change Ability to work a flexible shift pattern Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous Ophthalmic experience Good knowledge of the A&P of the eye Proficient in diagnosing anterior segment pathologies using a slit lamp Proven experience within in an ED setting Skills and Abilities Essential Venepuncture Cannulation Desirable Goldmanns Tonometry OCT Interpretation Fundoscopy Qualifications and Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse Post registration Ophthalmic qualification Practice Assessor trained Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Aptitudes Essential Good Communication Skills Efficient decision making Self-motivated Good Team player Ability to adapt to change Ability to work a flexible shift pattern 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Eye Hospital Lower Maudlin Street Bristol BS1 2LX Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)