Medacs - Registered Opthalmic Nurse

Registered Opthalmic Nurse - Pre-Assesment

To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide holistic care for Ophthalmology patients using advanced knowledge and skills.
To be responsible for ensuring patients receive pre-operative assessment.
To lead on the development and implementation of the patient's care pathway for cataracts services within the treatment centre.
This will include a nurse led pre-assessment and follow-up for cataract patients.
The post holder will also work in other departments as required during times when the cataracts service is quiet.
To lead on clinical audit and research related to these developments.

Clinical

To apply clinical skills within the ophthalmology unit by undertaking patient assessment and physical examination and demonstrating expert knowledge and diagnostic skills prescribing the appropriate care or treatment as appropriate, adhering to written trust protocols.
Ability to conduct biometry, tonometry, visual acuity and all other skills related to pre-and post operative assessment necessary.
Develop nurse led consent in line with Trust guidance and in conjunction with the clinical and management team.
To provide a service to post-operative patients, ensuring queries and problems are addressed with appropriate follow up.
To be involved in ensuring patients receive a high standard of care by developing protocols and policies for Cataracts.
To develop patient information relevant to the service and provide appropriate verbal information to empower the patient to make informed decisions.

Eye Outpatients

Eye Day Care

Lead pre-assessment clinics
Carry out ophthalmic examinations
Post-operative telephone assessment
Patient education and information
Assist / supervise other members of the team in the preparation and cleaning of the area.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse registered with NMC
Educated to diploma level or working towards Teaching qualification 998 or C & G 7307
Ophthalmic 346 or equivalent
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Significant Ophthalmic nursing experience at a Band 5 level.
A reflective approach to own work and work of others
Developing and implementation of Nurse led clinics including cataracts
In-depth knowledge of Action on Cataracts and experience of implementing new initiatives
All skills required for pre and post operative assessment of cataract patients
Working as part of a team

Skills and Knowledge