Clinical Nurse Educator - Ophthalmology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Glaucoma Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Ophthalmology service at Whipps Cross. We are looking for a motivated, experienced ophthalmic nurse with strong clinical assessment skills and a passion for delivering high‑quality glaucoma care.

In this autonomous role, you will perform full glaucoma assessments, manage your own clinics, interpret diagnostic tests, initiate and adjust treatment plans, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective patient care. You will also contribute to service development, teaching, audit and pathway improvement.

You must be an enthusiastic, compassionate nurse with substantial ophthalmic experience and excellent communication and leadership skills. Non‑medical prescribing or willingness to work towards it is desirable.

Assist in the delivery and ongoing development of a progressive learning environment for all nursing staff, including nursing assistants and ophthalmic technicians, within Whipps Cross University Hospital.

Support the professional development of post-registration nursing staff and nursing assistants by contributing to the coordination of educational activities and facilitating the assessment of learning within the clinical setting.

Actively promote and contribute to interprofessional learning opportunities across Whipps Cross University Hospital and the wider Barts Health organisation.

Act as an effective role model, demonstrating professional, compassionate, and inspirational leadership for all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area of accountability.

Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, protocols, clinical guidelines, standard operating procedures, and patient information to support safe, high-quality care.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and provi

ding safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ibrahim Hemaida Job title: Senior Nurse Email address: ibrahim.hemaida@nhs.net