Specialist Ophthalmology Practitioner - Glaucoma
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
As one of the country's leading ophthalmology units, the Newcastle Eye Centre continually improves how it offers high-quality services for patients. Our Glaucoma team is no exception, and we are delighted to be in a position to seek 2 Glaucoma Practitioners to join the team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. We welcome applicants from all professions (nurse, orthoptist, and optometrist) to join our dynamic and expanding multidisciplinary glaucoma team. There will be scope to exercise clinical autonomy as you will be responsible for the review of glaucoma patients independently, overseeing their care; assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and discharging. This will include history taking, physical examination, and the requesting of diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations. The option of clinical time in Orthoptics/Optometry clinics to maintain core skills and registration could be considered as part of this role. Interview Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/Week NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job
Provide glaucoma specialist advice to support and facilitate high-quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets. The practitioner will provide specialist care to the glaucoma service and support, dealing with complex situations and taking appropriate action in various settings. Provide specialist training and education to staff and patients. Set, monitor, and evaluate standards of care in partnership with other members of the team to ensure the delivery of holistic care and planning future developments with the ophthalmic/glaucoma team. Develop skills to assess and interpret specialist information within glaucoma diagnosis and take appropriate action based on protocols. Undertake clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy, including slit-lamp skills examination, fundoscopy, and gonioscopy. Organise own workload within the requirements of the specialist team activities and work plan. Maintain and develop skills and knowledge relevant to the glaucoma specialty of ophthalmology and act as a role model to help colleagues develop knowledge and skills. About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit:
Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS . Job responsibilities
Job Purpose - Band 6 Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant areas of practice. Job Purpose - Band 7 Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant areas of practice. Person Specification
All criteria for Band 6
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Diploma plus specialist qualifications/experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and as a member of a team Effective organisation and time management skills Evidence of leading programmes of education and/or training. Evidence of understanding of Trust Business Experience of working in the Trust Previously All criteria for Band 7
Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)/Optometrist/Orthoptist Current appropriate professional body registration e.g., NMC, GOC, HCPC Post Graduate level study/experience to masters level, or equivalent specialist study relevant to practice, e.g., OPT level 2. Meets professional body requirements for mentorship. Clinical skills and independent prescribing qualifications or working towards - to be commenced within 12 months of appointment Extensive post-registration experience within Ophthalmology Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment. Audit/research experience and evidence of application to practice. Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context. Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding. Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills Effective report writing skills. Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective organisation and time management skills Evidence of leading programmes of education and/or training. 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. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
As one of the country's leading ophthalmology units, the Newcastle Eye Centre continually improves how it offers high-quality services for patients. Our Glaucoma team is no exception, and we are delighted to be in a position to seek 2 Glaucoma Practitioners to join the team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. We welcome applicants from all professions (nurse, orthoptist, and optometrist) to join our dynamic and expanding multidisciplinary glaucoma team. There will be scope to exercise clinical autonomy as you will be responsible for the review of glaucoma patients independently, overseeing their care; assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and discharging. This will include history taking, physical examination, and the requesting of diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations. The option of clinical time in Orthoptics/Optometry clinics to maintain core skills and registration could be considered as part of this role. Interview Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025 37 hours 30 minutes/Week NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job
Provide glaucoma specialist advice to support and facilitate high-quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets. The practitioner will provide specialist care to the glaucoma service and support, dealing with complex situations and taking appropriate action in various settings. Provide specialist training and education to staff and patients. Set, monitor, and evaluate standards of care in partnership with other members of the team to ensure the delivery of holistic care and planning future developments with the ophthalmic/glaucoma team. Develop skills to assess and interpret specialist information within glaucoma diagnosis and take appropriate action based on protocols. Undertake clinical procedures that require dexterity and accuracy, including slit-lamp skills examination, fundoscopy, and gonioscopy. Organise own workload within the requirements of the specialist team activities and work plan. Maintain and develop skills and knowledge relevant to the glaucoma specialty of ophthalmology and act as a role model to help colleagues develop knowledge and skills. About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit:
Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS . Job responsibilities
Job Purpose - Band 6 Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant areas of practice. Job Purpose - Band 7 Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within specialty and sphere of practice. Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. Support the development of practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of knowledge. Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area. Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant areas of practice. Person Specification
All criteria for Band 6
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) Current NMC registration Diploma plus specialist qualifications/experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent experience Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding Effective report writing skills Able to work independently and as a member of a team Effective organisation and time management skills Evidence of leading programmes of education and/or training. Evidence of understanding of Trust Business Experience of working in the Trust Previously All criteria for Band 7
Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)/Optometrist/Orthoptist Current appropriate professional body registration e.g., NMC, GOC, HCPC Post Graduate level study/experience to masters level, or equivalent specialist study relevant to practice, e.g., OPT level 2. Meets professional body requirements for mentorship. Clinical skills and independent prescribing qualifications or working towards - to be commenced within 12 months of appointment Extensive post-registration experience within Ophthalmology Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment. Audit/research experience and evidence of application to practice. Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context. Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding. Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills Effective report writing skills. Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Effective organisation and time management skills Evidence of leading programmes of education and/or training. 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. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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