Staff Nurse - Medical Retina Service

Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical area, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations are central to the patients care. Independently manage a group of patients within the ophthalmic speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct care. To be involved in carrying out nursing roles, such as fluorescein angiography, Photodynamic therapy and assisting in the delivery of intravitreal injections. Responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication. Act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate patient assessment and together with the patient and carer devise a plan of care. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements. Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards. Complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained. Responsible for the educating the patient and carer on the importance of compliance with treatment and medication.