Job summary To work within the Ophthalmology outpatient clinic providing services for a range of ophthalmic conditions. Main duties of the job A vacancy has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse within the Ophthalmic Department at both the James Paget hospital and Beccles outpatients. The post is 20 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of our team working both autonomously and together with other multi-disciplines helping to support and deliver services to our patients. Applicants must be well organised with a professional and approachable manner. The successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills as most of our patients are visually impaired and are of the elderly population. Applicants should be able to use their own judgement to resolve issues and have a tactful, sensitive approach to managing often challenging situations About us Ophthalmology Outpatients Level 4 Division of Surgery Woman and Children Services James Paget University Hospital Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 177-ELEC-7116675 Job locations James Paget University Hospital Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities To assist with services within the Ophthalmology Outpatients department including macular degeneration, glaucoma, pediatrics, emergency and oculoplastic clinics. The department also supports the Ophthalmology research team based within the hospital and provides an outreach clinic at Beccles. To support Nurse led clinics in fluorescein angiography, intra-ocular pressure clinics, virtual glaucoma and virtual diabetic clinics. To assist with pre and post intravitreal injections. To assist in theatre with injection lists To develop, implement and evaluate specialized programs of care. To give specialist advice to patients and relatives on a range of ocular co- morbidity. To liaise with General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in preparing for patients surgery to provide the optimum in health care needs. To act as patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment. Job description Job responsibilities To assist with services within the Ophthalmology Outpatients department including macular degeneration, glaucoma, pediatrics, emergency and oculoplastic clinics. The department also supports the Ophthalmology research team based within the hospital and provides an outreach clinic at Beccles. To support Nurse led clinics in fluorescein angiography, intra-ocular pressure clinics, virtual glaucoma and virtual diabetic clinics. To assist with pre and post intravitreal injections. To assist in theatre with injection lists To develop, implement and evaluate specialized programs of care. To give specialist advice to patients and relatives on a range of ocular co- morbidity. To liaise with General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in preparing for patients surgery to provide the optimum in health care needs. To act as patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Mentoring/Teaching and Assessing qualification Experience and knowledge Essential Previous experience working within a healthcare setting Up to date clinical knowledge Desirable Awareness of current nursing developments in ophthalmology Previous ophthalmology experience Skills and Abilities Essential Experience of working autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team Effective written and verbal communication Good standard of IT Computer skills Willingness to undertake further education Full UK driving licence Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development (CPD) Desirable Mentoring/Teaching and Assessing qualification Experience and knowledge Essential Previous experience working within a healthcare setting Up to date clinical knowledge Desirable Awareness of current nursing developments in ophthalmology Previous ophthalmology experience Skills and Abilities Essential Experience of working autonomously and within a multi-disciplinary team Effective written and verbal communication Good standard of IT Computer skills Willingness to undertake further education Full UK driving licence 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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospital Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)