Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Paediatric Ophthalmology

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking experienced ACP in paediatric ophthalmology to take forward and develop the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology services at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Orthoptist to work as a qualified ACP at Band 8a level. You will use specialist advanced knowledge and skill to deliver independent assessment, clinal examination, diagnosis, clinical decision making and planning of care and treatment, health promotion and safe admission and discharge of patients. You will work alongside the Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, taking sole care for a diverse group of patients attending the eye clinic across Frimley Health. The ophthalmology service is across multiple sites and comprises of a variety of busy outpatients, orthoptic service, pre op assessment, dedicated ophthalmology operating theatres, laser.

The post holder will also work closely with the Senior clinical team, Service Managers, Ophthalmology Consultants and multidisciplinary ophthalmic team to ensure a consistent high level of care is delivered across the service to a deliver world class standards of patient care and experience. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, with the ability to motivate others, to identify innovative ways of working and enact positive change.

Main duties of the job

The ACP role is a cutting-edge role in the field of advanced clinical practice which crosses professional boundaries, undertaking traditional medical roles and leading inter-professional practice. It is a role model of excellence in the delivery of holistic care to patients. The ACP will be able to assess and treat the many varied clinical cases; both acute and chronic. The post holder will provide clinical expertise for developing and enhancing the service, demonstrate advanced skills and competencies and ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process and is required to deliver an advanced level of clinical practice within the field of speciality care. Working within local and nationally agreed protocols and guidelines, the ACP demonstrates the knowledge and skills across the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice. The ACP exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients. The ACP will support service delivery and leadership working alongside colleagues in support of the education and development of both nursing, midwifery, allied health professional (AHP) and medical colleagues.