Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the organization of own clinic list, support the clinicians and management of the Northwick Park site outpatients. The post holder will be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams in both clinical areas. The post holder should hold advanced skills in IVT, MR/AMD reviews and work towards advanced skills leading in cataract assessment, glaucoma etc. The Nurse Practitioner will be the lead in ensuring the effective running of the service which consists of OPD ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles
Main duties of the job
To lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffs have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination, and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Lead on the provision of evidence-based nursing practice and contribute to the Medical Retina service by training as a nurse injector, undertake MR review clinics and other subspecialties as required.
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation, and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to Matron.
You will be working clinically and providing management support as required providing clinical expertise to facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care and maintaining your own clinical practice.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
1. Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
2. Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
3. Free 24/7 independent counselling service
4. Learning and development opportunities
5. Easy and quick transport links
6. A range of attractive benefits and discounts
7. Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
8. Free Pilates classes
9. Full support and training to develop your skills
10. Flexible working friendly organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.
Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting the implementation of strategies to minimize risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no-blame culture.
Ensure all staff acts in accordance with local, hospital, and statutory guidelines and policies including health & safety initiatives.
Will work in accordance with corporate objectives and ensure that all staff is aware.
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors, and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security, and risk. Be able to investigate incidents and complaints, respond to patients questions and concerns, share findings, and act on them to prevent re-occurrence
Person Specification
Clinical Assessment /Presentation
Essential
11. Management/leadership qualification or working towards one
Desirable
12. Prescribing under the PGD
Assessment/Presentation
Essential
13. SLIT Lamp skills anterior and posterior segment
Desirable
14. OCT course.
Presentation
Essential
15. 2 years at band 6
Desirable
16. Extensive Ophthalmic Nursing