Job summary We are delighted to advertise an exciting opportunities for an Advanced Clinical Practitioners to join our Ophthalmology Department at Epsom and St Helier. You will need to be qualified and practising autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner. As this is a new role in Ophthalmology you will be pivotal in development of this post. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families, and carers. This will encompass the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice in both an emergency and elective setting. Main duties of the job The role will predominantly be working in the Acute Eye Service but there will be an opportunity to undertake elective outpatient clinics. Assessing individuals, families and carers, holistically using a range of different methods, such as physical assessment and history taking, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests or advanced health needs assessments. Use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to decide whether to refer patients for investigations and make diagnosesCommunicate effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary teamDecide on and carry out treatment, which may include the prescribing ofmedicines, or referring patients to an appropriate specialist.Ensure the provision of continuity of care. Assess and evaluate with patients and / or carers, the effectiveness of thetreatment and care provided and make changes as needed. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum, Inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-7104593-RB-SK-A Job locations St Helier Hospital (working Trustwide) Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more Advanced Clinical Practitioner information about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more Advanced Clinical Practitioner information about the role Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oRegistered first level nurse / AHP oCompleted Master's Degree in Advanced Practice oNon- medical independent prescribing for healthcare professionals oManagement of patients with acute medical illness oIn-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field Desirable Demonstration of Leadership or management experience Experience Essential extensive post registration experience oCompiling protocols and clinical guidelines oLeadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking oHealthcare professional prescribing Skills and abilities Essential oClinical leadership skills oCommunication of difficult messages to patients and families oNegotiation and conflict management skills oTeaching and mentorship in the clinical setting Personal Attributes Essential oPassion and commitment to delivering high standards of care, ensuring delivery of the 6Cs at all times oAbility to make informed and measured decisions in all circumstances oAbility to manage conflicting priorities Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oRegistered first level nurse / AHP oCompleted Master's Degree in Advanced Practice oNon- medical independent prescribing for healthcare professionals oManagement of patients with acute medical illness oIn-depth knowledge in their specialist clinical field Desirable Demonstration of Leadership or management experience Experience Essential extensive post registration experience oCompiling protocols and clinical guidelines oLeadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking oHealthcare professional prescribing Skills and abilities Essential oClinical leadership skills oCommunication of difficult messages to patients and families oNegotiation and conflict management skills oTeaching and mentorship in the clinical setting Personal Attributes Essential oPassion and commitment to delivering high standards of care, ensuring delivery of the 6Cs at all times oAbility to make informed and measured decisions in all circumstances oAbility to manage conflicting priorities Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital (working Trustwide) Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier Hospital (working Trustwide) Wrythe Lane Carshalton SM5 1AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab). Location : St Helier Hospital (working Trustwide), Wrythe Lane, SM5 1AA Carshalton, United Kingdom