The post holder, with support from the Nurse Consultant, will be responsible for a caseload of patients surgically and managing new and review nurse-led clinics in-person and via telemedicine. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate communication and specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in adnexal conditions.
Main duties of the job
In this part-time post, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the patients' adnexal condition at the first point of contact, providing autonomous practice that demonstrates a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical medical and surgical decisions, and providing treatment based on advanced clinical skills assessment and the ability to non-medically prescribe.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation
Job responsibilities
Practice autonomously demonstrating a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment. With support from the Nurse Consultant, be responsible for a caseload of patients surgically and managing new and review nurse-led clinics in-person and via telemedicine. Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments). Assess, diagnose, and treat patients, develop treatment plans within set guidelines, and record clinical findings using the department information systems, when necessary collaborate with the multiprofessional and/or refer to senior clinical colleagues as appropriate. Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient, maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients' changing clinical needs. Maintain professional competence, authority, and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions in line with your job plan (Appendix 2) and being highly visible to patients, carers, and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Collaborate in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways. Critically apply your advanced clinical expertise to provide consultancy across professional and service boundaries, influencing clinical practice to enhance quality, reduce unwarranted variation, and promote the sharing and adoption of best practice. Actively participate in case discussions and multi-disciplinary team meetings, liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel across organisations and professional boundaries. Be conversant with trust policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter-terrorism awareness). Provide advice and support to clinical staff in implementing policies and procedures. Be a non-medical independent prescriber, in accordance with policies, current legislation, and Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
Person Specification
Education
Essential Non-Medical Prescriber MSc Ophthalmic Studies/Advanced Practice/Management
Desirable Minor Surgery Management or Leadership Skills
Skills
Essential Adnexal Injection, Lacrimal Syringing or Minor Surgery and Intravenous Cannulation
Desirable Attendance at Adnexal Training Courses
Experience
Essential Adnexal Band 7 Experience
Desirable 2 years or more experience in oculoplastics
Employer details
Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road Islington, London EC1V 2PD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Main duties of the job
In this part-time post, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the patients' adnexal condition at the first point of contact, providing autonomous practice that demonstrates a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical medical and surgical decisions, and providing treatment based on advanced clinical skills assessment and the ability to non-medically prescribe.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation
Job responsibilities
Practice autonomously demonstrating a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment. With support from the Nurse Consultant, be responsible for a caseload of patients surgically and managing new and review nurse-led clinics in-person and via telemedicine. Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments). Assess, diagnose, and treat patients, develop treatment plans within set guidelines, and record clinical findings using the department information systems, when necessary collaborate with the multiprofessional and/or refer to senior clinical colleagues as appropriate. Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient, maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients' changing clinical needs. Maintain professional competence, authority, and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions in line with your job plan (Appendix 2) and being highly visible to patients, carers, and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Collaborate in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways. Critically apply your advanced clinical expertise to provide consultancy across professional and service boundaries, influencing clinical practice to enhance quality, reduce unwarranted variation, and promote the sharing and adoption of best practice. Actively participate in case discussions and multi-disciplinary team meetings, liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel across organisations and professional boundaries. Be conversant with trust policies, procedures, and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS), and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter-terrorism awareness). Provide advice and support to clinical staff in implementing policies and procedures. Be a non-medical independent prescriber, in accordance with policies, current legislation, and Patient Group Directions (PGDs).
Person Specification
Education
Essential Non-Medical Prescriber MSc Ophthalmic Studies/Advanced Practice/Management
Desirable Minor Surgery Management or Leadership Skills
Skills
Essential Adnexal Injection, Lacrimal Syringing or Minor Surgery and Intravenous Cannulation
Desirable Attendance at Adnexal Training Courses
Experience
Essential Adnexal Band 7 Experience
Desirable 2 years or more experience in oculoplastics
Employer details
Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road Islington, London EC1V 2PD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
