Enhanced Nurse Practitioner - Corneal And External Disease

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ophthalmic nurse who is dynamic, energetic, and motivated. The post holder will be working in a multidisciplinary team for patients in the Corneal and External Disease Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

The main goal is to provide comprehensive, ongoing care and support for patients with Corneal and external disease conditions. Corneal and external disease subspecialty is evolving and constantly developing due to emerging new therapies giving rise to multiples opportunities for Ophthalmic Nurses.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Line manage staff.
• Work autonomously, performing corneal collagen cross-linking surgery after completing competencies.
• Interpret corneal topography OCT scans and decide on treatment options for patients.
• Manage and work autonomously in consultant-led and nurse-led corneal and external disease clinics as a nurse practitioner, within protocols, with the freedom to initiate interventions.

Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.

To participate and be involved in performing corneal collagen cross-linking surgery and running post operative clinics at least 2-3 sessions per week.

Undertake the running of new patient, post operative and long-term monitoring clinics independently in collaboration with the ANP/ consultant initially and then independently.

To lead on the establishment of the virtual pathways for corneal and external disease patients across the service in conjunction with the Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

Provide a strong visible leadership presence for the nursing and technician team across the service.

Take the lead in developing/implementing evidence-based practice within the clinical environment with a multi-professional focus having the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage, and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care.

Works 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 and organise the appropriate treatment)

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

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.

With the support from the Lead Nurse ANP, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) and the medical team, be responsible for a caseload of patients managing nurse-led review clinics.

To participate and be involved in performing corneal collagen cross-linking surgery, running post operative clinics and post operative telephone helpline at least 2-3 sessions per week.

Practice autonomously to assess, interpreting Topography Ms39 OCT scans, Confocal microscopy, OCT images and decide the treatment options for patients.

Works 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 and organise the appropriate treatment).

Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and monitor disease progression in patients with ophthalmic conditions.

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.

Under the supervision of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner…