Job summary

To provide care in the ophthalmic speciality including; providing information, support, advice and specialistknowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team.

Main duties of the job

Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all newstaff.Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists.

To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout

To prepare and administer drugs

To give specialist advice to patients and relatives

To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.

To cover outreach clinics when required

Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system and help in emergency Triage serviceTo act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-8365908

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key duties and responsibilities- Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all newstaff-Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists-To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout-To prepare and administer drugs- To give specialist advice to patients and relatives-To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.- To cover outreach clinics when required- Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system- To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choicesand decisions concerning present and future treatment.Health and Safety Responsibilities-To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that proceduresare followed.- To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment ismaintained in good order.- To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, andstaff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.-To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including whereappropriate, its management.-To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibilityand to ensure safe systems of work are in place.-To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trustprocedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to seniormanagement and specialist adviser

Job description Job responsibilities Key duties and responsibilities- Manage staff in the absence of the Department manager. Participate in the induction/training of all newstaff-Assist in nurse led clinics. Ocular angiography, Retinal, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injection lists-To be responsible for a nurse led clinic performing procedures as required ie lacrimal washout-To prepare and administer drugs- To give specialist advice to patients and relatives-To liaise With General Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinary team manager.- To cover outreach clinics when required- Deal with patient relative enquires on telephone /SOS system- To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choicesand decisions concerning present and future treatment.Health and Safety Responsibilities-To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that proceduresare followed.- To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment ismaintained in good order.- To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, andstaff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.-To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including whereappropriate, its management.-To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibilityand to ensure safe systems of work are in place.-To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trustprocedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to seniormanagement and specialist adviser

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working within a healthcare setting
• Up to date clinical knowledge

Desirable

• A minimum of 12 months in ophthalmology
• Knowledge of ophthalmic conditions

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Adaptable IT Computer skills

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD

Desirable

• Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous experience working within a healthcare setting Up to date clinical knowledge Desirable A minimum of 12 months in ophthalmology Knowledge of ophthalmic conditions Skills and Knowledge Essential Experience of working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team Adaptable IT Computer skills Education and Qualifications Essential NMC registration Evidence of ongoing CPD Desirable Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification

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.

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. 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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)