Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse

Key duties and responsibilities- 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- To act as a patients advocate through effective support and information enabling them to make choicesand decisions concerning present and future treatment.Health and Safety Responsibilities-To ensure that the Trusts Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that proceduresare followed.- To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment ismaintained in good order.- To take the necessary precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of yourself, patients, visitors, andstaff, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.-To undertake appropriate health and safety training to support safe working practice, including whereappropriate, its management.-To demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment in relation to their areas of responsibilityand to ensure safe systems of work are in place.-To ensure that all incidents occurring within the department are reported in accordance with Trustprocedures, investigated and corrective action taken as necessary and/or reported to seniormanagement and specialist adviser