Job summary We are looking for a Glaucoma Nurse to join our busy Ophthalmology Nursing team. You must have good communication skills and an experience in clinical expertise within glaucoma care. Our teams of nurses ensure high standards of holistic nursing care and work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team consisting of Ophthalmology, Optometry and Orthoptist staff. Main duties of the job You will provide clinical, professional and strategic leadership of Glaucoma Services within the department. You have to be recognised as a clinical expert in Glaucoma ensuring all advise and services provided are evidence-based and in line with national and local policies and guidelines. Responsibilities will include the management and delivery of direct clinical care to glaucoma patients, follow up care and discharge summaries. This will be provided in both a clinic based service and virtual based service for this patient group. This will include assessment, diagnosis, provision of education, advice, emotional and psychological support, counselling regarding range of treatment options and list for surgical intervention if appropriate. You will identify opportunities for service expansion and lead the development and redesign of glaucoma services including pathway implementation. You will act as an advanced autonomous practitioner who is professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of work including decisions about treatment and management of highly complex patients. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-HR2347-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD 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 Education qualification Essential NMC registration GOC Registered Optometrist HCPC registered Orthoptist Teaching qualification or equivalent relevant experience Desirable Undertaking current academic study Post graduate qualification in Glaucoma Non Medical Prescribing Course Experience Essential Proven experience working at band 6/7 within a similar setting Clinical expertise within glaucoma care Audit and research experience Experience of teaching and assessing in a clinical area Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience Knowledge/Skills Essential Clinical Competence Ophthalmic Care Preceptorship/Mentorship Research Based Care Methods Desirable Experience in Trust Policy & Procedures Experience Local Management Structure Co-ordination Of Practice Evidence in Research & Audit Person Specification Education qualification Essential NMC registration GOC Registered Optometrist HCPC registered Orthoptist Teaching qualification or equivalent relevant experience Desirable Undertaking current academic study Post graduate qualification in Glaucoma Non Medical Prescribing Course Experience Essential Proven experience working at band 6/7 within a similar setting Clinical expertise within glaucoma care Audit and research experience Experience of teaching and assessing in a clinical area Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience Knowledge/Skills Essential Clinical Competence Ophthalmic Care Preceptorship/Mentorship Research Based Care Methods Desirable Experience in Trust Policy & Procedures Experience Local Management Structure Co-ordination Of Practice Evidence in Research & Audit 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 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). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)