Job summary The Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner will have their own clinics, consisting of Triaging/ Assessment/ Examination/ Discharge of patients. St Pauls is extremely patient focused and we strive to achieve this to a high standard. The St Pauls team are welcoming and enjoy not only working as a team but also autonomously, they are friendly and keen to share their knowledge. As a Nurse Practitioner, you are encouraged to share ideas and be involved in decision making/ future planning of the role and development of the staff and will also play a part in the forward planning of how services will be delivered going forward. They will be there to support Junior Staff, to teach and develop existing staff members and be an advocate for them. They will also deputise in the absence of the Band 7. Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner within St. Paul's / Ophthalmology.These are both extremely busy departments with a high volume of patients. The post will involve assessment / treatment of ophthalmic patients, involvement in setting up nurse led clinics and deputising for the management band 6/7 in both departments.The post holder must be flexible in their working pattern and will include early and late shifts and also weekend work.It is essential that the applicant has at least 2 years' experience working within an Ophthalmic A&E / OPD setting. If the applicants do not have the relevant Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner qualification, Annex 21 training pay scale will be applied to the post ( 75% of the top of the Band will be paid until completion of training ).The successful applicant will be assisting in the development of new models of care to help the transition into the new Hospital, therefore must be enthusiastic and forward thinking. We are pleased to say that our Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners are now able to enrol onto the Royal College of Ophthalmology Nurse Practitioner course ( OPT ) and this will be offered to the successful candidate. An ANEX 21 (trainingpost) would be considered in order to gain the required qualifications. 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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 theircareers page Date posted 17 February 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, Annualised hours Reference number 287-OPHT-7-25 Job locations Ophthal AE Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Job description Job responsibilities Management.1. To manage the ward/department and deputise in the absence of theManager. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)2. To delegate effectively. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)3. To assess, plan and evaluate patient care and assist others to manageevidence based nursing care. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)4. To facilitate communication with other departments and disciplines in order tobuild and maintain a high regard for the Unit. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)5. To ensure adequate ward cover through effective off-duties and to manageTrust requirements for study leave allocation and sickness. (KSF dimension21 level 2)6. To contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. (KSFdimension 21 level 2)7. To ensure that working practices satisfy current Health & Safety regulations.Attend risk management forum and be responsible for incident reporting asper Trust policy. (KSF dimension 3 level 2)Clinical Practice1. To ensure that patient care meets the highest possible standards inaccordance with Clinical Nursing Guidelines. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)2. To perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs andevaluate care delivery according to changing needs and varying levels ofcomplexity. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)V3.0 (Nov 09)Education1. To be responsible for assessing the current training requirements for all wardstaff including mandatory training. This will be done through PersonalDevelopment Plans, in conjunction with appraisal and providing opportunitiesfor their self-development. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)2. To participate, in conjunction with the School of Nursing, in the promotion ofan active learning environment for student nurses allocated to Ward orDepartment, both internally and externally. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)3. To contribute to the training and development of teams, individuals and self toenhance performance. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)4. Take part in nursing audit and research and continually monitor levels of carethrough benchmarking and initiate changes as required. (KSF dimension 2level 2)Practitioner Role (KSF 8 level 3)1. Evaluation and assessment of patients and diagnosis of a specific range ofconditions (see relevant competency package).2. To provide patients and their carers with relevant pre and post-operativeinformation or education relating to specific condition.3. Preparation, where necessary, for relevant surgery and involvement inconsent process.4. Independent examination of post-operative patients at day one andsubsequent follow up clinics. Referral to doctor when necessary.5. Independent examination of patients presenting in AE and those attendingNurse Practitioner clinics6. Listing of patients eye for surgery or discharge when no further managementrequired.7. To work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.8. To co-operate in the development of appropriate standards, guidelines, auditsand continuous monitoring of the above.9. To recognise and implement improvements to the service when necessary.10. To assist the surgeon, when necessary, as Scrub Nurse.11. Monitor and evaluate clinic templates.Specific Ophthalmic Responsibilities (KSF 7 level 1)1. Visual assessment and other ophthalmic investigations of patients attendingthe department i.e.: IOP, RAPD etc.2. Preparation of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, includingrequesting of relevant investigations, surgical procedures.3. Admission and discharge of patients to Ward/Department.Research1. Promote research activity amongst the nursing staff2. Ensure regular audit of practice is undertaken in the department3. Develop systems of practice to ensure the implementation of changes topractice4. based on research findings, systematic reviews and where there is sufficient Job description Job responsibilities Management.1. To manage the ward/department and deputise in the absence of theManager. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)2. To delegate effectively. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)3. To assess, plan and evaluate patient care and assist others to manageevidence based nursing care. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)4. To facilitate communication with other departments and disciplines in order tobuild and maintain a high regard for the Unit. (KSF dimension 21 level 2)5. To ensure adequate ward cover through effective off-duties and to manageTrust requirements for study leave allocation and sickness. (KSF dimension21 level 2)6. To contribute to planning, monitoring and control of resources. (KSFdimension 21 level 2)7. To ensure that working practices satisfy current Health & Safety regulations.Attend risk management forum and be responsible for incident reporting asper Trust policy. (KSF dimension 3 level 2)Clinical Practice1. To ensure that patient care meets the highest possible standards inaccordance with Clinical Nursing Guidelines. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)2. To perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs andevaluate care delivery according to changing needs and varying levels ofcomplexity. (KSF dimension 7 level 3)V3.0 (Nov 09)Education1. To be responsible for assessing the current training requirements for all wardstaff including mandatory training. This will be done through PersonalDevelopment Plans, in conjunction with appraisal and providing opportunitiesfor their self-development. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)2. To participate, in conjunction with the School of Nursing, in the promotion ofan active learning environment for student nurses allocated to Ward orDepartment, both internally and externally. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)3. To contribute to the training and development of teams, individuals and self toenhance performance. (KSF dimension 2 level 2)4. Take part in nursing audit and research and continually monitor levels of carethrough benchmarking and initiate changes as required. (KSF dimension 2level 2)Practitioner Role (KSF 8 level 3)1. Evaluation and assessment of patients and diagnosis of a specific range ofconditions (see relevant competency package).2. To provide patients and their carers with relevant pre and post-operativeinformation or education relating to specific condition.3. Preparation, where necessary, for relevant surgery and involvement inconsent process.4. Independent examination of post-operative patients at day one andsubsequent follow up clinics. Referral to doctor when necessary.5. Independent examination of patients presenting in AE and those attendingNurse Practitioner clinics6. Listing of patients eye for surgery or discharge when no further managementrequired.7. To work in a collaborative manner with all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.8. To co-operate in the development of appropriate standards, guidelines, auditsand continuous monitoring of the above.9. To recognise and implement improvements to the service when necessary.10. To assist the surgeon, when necessary, as Scrub Nurse.11. Monitor and evaluate clinic templates.Specific Ophthalmic Responsibilities (KSF 7 level 1)1. Visual assessment and other ophthalmic investigations of patients attendingthe department i.e.: IOP, RAPD etc.2. Preparation of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, includingrequesting of relevant investigations, surgical procedures.3. Admission and discharge of patients to Ward/Department.Research1. Promote research activity amongst the nursing staff2. Ensure regular audit of practice is undertaken in the department3. Develop systems of practice to ensure the implementation of changes topractice4. based on research findings, systematic reviews and where there is sufficient Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Midwife Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Recordable specialist qualification Independent Nurse Prescribing ECDL Knowledge Essential In depth specialist knowledge Experience Essential Post registration experience Extensive clinical experience Involvement in audit Desirable Participation in research Evidence of leading and facilitating change Skills Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communicator Root Cause Analysis Leadership & motivation skills Ability to motivate self and others Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Other Essential Diplomatic Assertive and confident Recognition of own limitations Able to travel between sites Flexibility Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Midwife Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Recordable specialist qualification Independent Nurse Prescribing ECDL Knowledge Essential In depth specialist knowledge Experience Essential Post registration experience Extensive clinical experience Involvement in audit Desirable Participation in research Evidence of leading and facilitating change Skills Essential Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communicator Root Cause Analysis Leadership & motivation skills Ability to motivate self and others Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team Other Essential Diplomatic Assertive and confident Recognition of own limitations Able to travel between sites Flexibility 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 Ophthal AE Mount Vernon Street Liverpool L7 8YE Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)