Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner within the  Nurse Practitioner Team .

Ophthalmology services are based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport which provides a hub with care also being delivered to both adult and paediatric patients at multiple hospital sites across the health board, health centres and ODTC's (Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Treatment Centres) based in partner sites including high street opticians.  As a speciality Ophthalmology sits under the umbrella of Division of Surgery  and we are lucky to have a large dedicated ophthalmic nursing team comprising of specialist nurse practitioners, registered nurses HCSW's and assistants who work alongside a comprehensive MDT

Candidates should be forward thinking, have the ability to manage a team and demonstrate a sound innovative leadership style. The ability to demonstrate excellent communication/decision-making and motivation skills are key qualities. You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong commitment to developing others and providing/developing safe, quality care for stakeholders and relatives.

If you are dedicated to improving patient experience and committed to providing a professional positive working environment for staff then this specialised clinical area will give you great job satisfaction, whilst also challenging and develop your skills. 

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include to assess, develop, implement and evaluate appropriate programs of care and treatment for patients requiring specialist ophthalmic services including emergency care, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and pre-operative assessment. 

To undertake intra-ocular injections of anti-VEGF agents as directed by Royal College of Ophthalmologists  / NMC guidelines.

To contribute to the smooth running of the department in terms of taking charge in the absence of Outpatients Manager/ Deputy.

To promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model and clinical expert.

To act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. 

We will support your educational and professional development requirements being channelled through your professional development plan in line with the national KSF framework.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.