Job summary Preop assessment for Ophthalmology patients involves preparing them for various surgical procedures including Cataract, Glaucoma, Retinal, Strabismus and other speciality surgeries. Main duties of the job Using an established electronic assessment tool to ensure safety of patients when they are listed for Ophthalmic surgery under Local Anaesthetic Using an established electronic assessment tool ( OSCAR ) to ensure safety of patients when they are listed for Ophthalmic surgery under General Anaesthetic To act on the outcome of assessment tool if any results are out of range. To liaise with group of carers for Ophthalmic Patients including GP, Anaesthetist, Anti-Coagulant services, Ophthalmologists, Theatre team etc. in order to order to optimise patients general health before surgical procedure. To participate in development of the service and the team. This list is not exhaustive, please see Job Description for more details About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 287-OPHT-18-25 Job locations Royal Liverpool Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities Using an established electronic assessment tool to ensure safety of patients when they are listed for Ophthalmic surgery under Local Anaesthetic Using an established electronic assessment tool ( OSCAR ) to ensure safety of patients when they are listed for Ophthalmic surgery under General Anaesthetic To act on the outcome of assessment tool if any results are out of range. To liaise with group of carers for Ophthalmic Patients including GP, Anaesthetist, Anti-Coagulant services, Ophthalmologists, Theatre team etc. in order to order to optimise patients general health before surgical procedure. To participate in development of the service and the team. This list is not exhaustive, please see Job Description for more details Job description Job responsibilities Using an established electronic assessment tool to ensure safety of patients when they are listed for Ophthalmic surgery under Local Anaesthetic Using an established electronic assessment tool ( OSCAR ) to ensure safety of patients when they are listed for Ophthalmic surgery under General Anaesthetic To act on the outcome of assessment tool if any results are out of range. To liaise with group of carers for Ophthalmic Patients including GP, Anaesthetist, Anti-Coagulant services, Ophthalmologists, Theatre team etc. in order to order to optimise patients general health before surgical procedure. To participate in development of the service and the team. This list is not exhaustive, please see Job Description for more details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration. CPD Clinical Examination Evidence of professional development Teaching Certificate Desirable Nursing degree or working towards a degree Counseling course Experience Essential Extensive experience of surgical pre-assessment Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice. Experience of audit. Desirable Experience of telephone pre-assessment Experience in care of patients undergoing all forms of surgery Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Able to work without supervision. Teaching & assessing experience Competence in venepuncture Competence in Consent for Research Competence in Tissue donation consent Skills in change management and project development Desirable Ability to adapt to change within working situations. Other Essential Flexible Assertive. Committed Motivated and able to motivate others. Calm and objective. Ability to adapt to changing needs of the service. Positive and proactive approach to problem solving. Able to think laterally Desirable Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC Registration. CPD Clinical Examination Evidence of professional development Teaching Certificate Desirable Nursing degree or working towards a degree Counseling course Experience Essential Extensive experience of surgical pre-assessment Evidence of up-to-date standards of clinical practice. Experience of audit. Desirable Experience of telephone pre-assessment Experience in care of patients undergoing all forms of surgery Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Able to work without supervision. Teaching & assessing experience Competence in venepuncture Competence in Consent for Research Competence in Tissue donation consent Skills in change management and project development Desirable Ability to adapt to change within working situations. Other Essential Flexible Assertive. Committed Motivated and able to motivate others. Calm and objective. Ability to adapt to changing needs of the service. Positive and proactive approach to problem solving. Able to think laterally Desirable Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice. 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Liverpool Hospital Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)