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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Monday to Friday
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours worked over 5 days, working across multiple sites)
Job ref
391-RFL-7799554
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Edgware Community Hospital
Town
Edgware
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Specialist Ophthalmic Nurse - Ophthalmology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team based at the Edgware Community Hospital.  You will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing world-class care to a diverse range of ophthalmic patients. The role also provides opportunities for professional development, with a focus on developing skills to deliver  a nurse-led intravitreal injection service.  

The Royal Free Ophthalmic services are located  across 6 clinical sites based across London.  Delivering clinical care, diagnostic checks and treatments for both adult and paediatric patients across various services which include outpatients, eye casualty, day surgery and pre-operative assessment.   You will  be required  to work in an outpatient setting and Day Surgery as required. 

This post requires cross site cover, therefore, you must be flexible and adaptable to working at different clinical sites to support service needs. 

Qualification in Ophthalmic nursing is desirable. 

Possession of a full UK NMC registration with pin is essential. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder must possess good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.   You will be designated to take charge of the department both in the out-patient and day surgery setting.

To work collaboratively and cohesively with the multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.

 Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients by delivering evidence based, individualised patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs. 

Deliver specialist nurse care encompassing nurse led clinics e.g. Intravitreal injections, Fundus Angiography,  Pre-operative assessment.

To take an active role within clinical governance and quality framework, helping to embed the culture of continuous improvement.

The role involves supervising junior staff,  teaching qualified and unqualified staff,  supporting development, progression and implementation of ophthalmic developments.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working for the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st Level Adult Nursing Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of study/program in Ophthalmology
  • Achieved a Mentor or Practice Assessor qualification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Substantial post registration experience in Adult Nursing
  • Experience as a staff nurse Band 5 or higher in Ophthalmology
  • Demonstrates Clinical expertise relevant to Ophthalmology

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of current advances in ophthalmology patient management
  • Knowledge & experience of using ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and IT systems
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
  • Ability to provide evidence of recent and continuing professional development relevant to Ophthalmology
  • Experience in managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Teaching others

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to undertake Flexible working, including different shift patterns and cross site working

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Gavin
Job title
Lead Nurse Ophthalmology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02077948338
Additional information

Gamze Karimpour

Senior Clinical Practice Educator

[email protected]

Tel:  0207 794 0500 Ext: 36970

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