Job summary As one of the country's leading ophthalmology units in the country, the Newcastle Eye Centre continually improves how it offers high quality services for patients. Our Glaucoma team is no exception and we are delighted to be in a position to seek 2 Glaucoma Practitioners to join the team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. We would welcome applicants from all professions (nurse, orthoptist, and optometrist) to join our dynamic and expanding multidisciplinary glaucoma team. There will be scope to exercise clinical autonomy as you will be responsible for the review of glaucoma patients independently overseeing their care; assessing planning, implementing, evaluating and discharging. This will include history taking, physical examination and the requesting of diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations. The option of clinical time in Orthoptics/Optometry clinics to maintain core skills and registration could be considered as part of this role. Interview Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job o Provide glaucoma specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets. o The practitioner will provide specialist care to the glaucoma service and support. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings. o To provide specialist training and education to staff and patients. o Set, monitor, and evaluate standards of care in partnership with other members of the team to ensure deliver of holistic care and planning future developments with the ophthalmic /glaucoma team. o To develop skills to assess and interpret specialist information within glaucoma diagnosis and take appropriate action based on protocols. o Undertake clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy, including slit-lamp skills examination, fundoscopy and gonioscopy. o Will be responsible for organising own workload within the requirements of the specialist team activities and work plan. o Maintain and develop skills and knowledge relevant to the glaucoma speciality of ophthalmology and act as a role model to help colleagues develop knowledge and skills. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2024-53-003 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose - Band 6 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a specialist as a qualified professional where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning patients with Glaucoma and cataracts. Within the sphere of specialist practice: o Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. o Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. o Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. o Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. o Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. Job Purpose - Band 7 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a specialist as a qualified professional where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning patients with Glaucoma and cataracts. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose - Band 6 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a specialist as a qualified professional where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning patients with Glaucoma and cataracts. Within the sphere of specialist practice: o Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. o Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. o Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. o Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. o Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. Job Purpose - Band 7 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a specialist as a qualified professional where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning patients with Glaucoma and cataracts. Within the sphere of specialist practice: Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant area of practice. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. Person Specification All criteria for Band 6 Essential Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) oCurrent NMC registration oDiploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study oRecognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding oGood IT skills oEffective report writing skills oAble to work independently and as a member of a team oEffective organisation and time management skills Desirable oMaster's degree. oEvidence of leading programme/programmes of education and/or training. oEvidence of understanding of Trust Business oExperience of working in the Trust Previously All criteria for band 7 Essential oRegistered nurse (appropriate to branch) / Optometrist / Orthoptist oCurrent appropriate professional body registration e.g., NMC, GOC, HCPC oPost Graduate level study / experience to masters level, or equivalent specialist study relevant to practice, e.g., OPT level 2. oMeets professional body requirements for mentorship. oClinical skills and independent prescribing qualifications or working towards - to be commenced within 12 months of appointment oExtensive post registration experience, Within Ophthalmology oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment. oAudit / research experience and evidence of application to practice. oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development. oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context. oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding. oGood IT skills. oEvidence of good communication and interpersonal skills oEffective report writing skills. oAbility to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. oEffective organisation and time management skills Desirable oMaster's degree. oEvidence of leading programme/programmes of education and/or training. Person Specification All criteria for Band 6 Essential Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) oCurrent NMC registration oDiploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study oRecognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience oMeets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding oGood IT skills oEffective report writing skills oAble to work independently and as a member of a team oEffective organisation and time management skills Desirable oMaster's degree. oEvidence of leading programme/programmes of education and/or training. oEvidence of understanding of Trust Business oExperience of working in the Trust Previously All criteria for band 7 Essential oRegistered nurse (appropriate to branch) / Optometrist / Orthoptist oCurrent appropriate professional body registration e.g., NMC, GOC, HCPC oPost Graduate level study / experience to masters level, or equivalent specialist study relevant to practice, e.g., OPT level 2. oMeets professional body requirements for mentorship. oClinical skills and independent prescribing qualifications or working towards - to be commenced within 12 months of appointment oExtensive post registration experience, Within Ophthalmology oExtended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment. oAudit / research experience and evidence of application to practice. oEvidence of on-going continuous professional development. oKnowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context. oHas understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding. oGood IT skills. oEvidence of good communication and interpersonal skills oEffective report writing skills. oAbility to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. oEffective organisation and time management skills Desirable oMaster's degree. oEvidence of leading programme/programmes of education and/or training. 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)