Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner in Brighton inBrighton PUBLISHED MON 10 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

We are looking for a skilled, dynamic registered nurse will be responsible for running the eye hospital A&E department with other ophthalmic nurse practitioners. The role will be an intrinsic part of the Sussex eye hospital A&E services (University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust).This role includes learn and competent with basic ophthalmic skills such as eye irrigation, conjunctiva and corneal epithelial Foreign Body removal, also see and discharge patients with minor ophthalmic conditions in out of hours.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust/within UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

• Work collaboratively with all areas of SEH to promote cohesive consistent best practice and share resources, ideas and knowledge.

• Be an expert in relation to ophthalmology, effectively interpreting and communicating specialist information to colleagues and patients where appropriate.

• Have excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills, liaising with patients and relatives, networking with other healthcare professionals and specialists, interpreting and sharing detailed and complex information.

• Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes and documentation on patients. Ensuring confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act is maintained, full and accurate records of relevant information is documented in patients' records.

• Disseminate accurate and pertinent information to nursing staff regarding professional nursing practice.

• Demonstrating excellent communication and listening skills with patients, relatives and staff.

• To ensure that there are high standards of documentation and care planning in all areas of practice and that documentation standards are consistent across all areas. Ensuring there are regular reviews of all documentation, and focused action plans are produced where areas of concern are identified.

• To foster the philosophy of evidence-based practice, analysing, interpreting and implementing research findings, to ensure effective and innovative nursing practice.

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• To be responsible for the professional and operational delivery of high-quality clinical care standards ensuring that patients are always treated with dignity and respect.

• Post holders have both a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

• The ophthalmic nurse will be responsible for the management of high quality and timely care of patients attending ophthalmology A&E department. The post holder will have ophthalmic ward experience and able to deliver clinical care consistent with evidence based best practice. It is expected that ophthalmic nurse will, in time (within 6 to 8 months), develop into an ophthalmic nurse practitioner. This role includes learn and competent with basic ophthalmic skills such as eye irrigation, conjunctiva and corneal epithelial FB removal, also see and discharge patients with minor ophthalmic conditions in out of hours.

  Work alongside the Lead Nurse, Matron and Sister toassist in the development of quality Induction and Competency programmes. These must reflect contemporary practice whilst incorporating national guidance and support the Trust's clinical governance agenda. Participate in the implementation of education and training programmes for all staff to promote evidence based and high-quality care.

  To support the sister to ensure the highest standard of care are maintained at all times within the department. She/he will be accountable for the provision of effective professional nursing leadership for the clinical area. As an experienced practitioner the post holder will be expected to focus on providing a clean environment for care, ensuring best practice in infection control, improving clinical care standards and treating patients with dignity and respect. The post holder will ensure safe staffing and skill mix and manage the rota in the absence of the sister.