Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse

Company: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Apply for the Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse
Location: Great Yarmouth
Job Description:

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., 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.

  • 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 service
  • To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choices and decisions concerning present and future treatment

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.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026