Clinical Nurse Specialist (Uveitis): Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for committed and dedicated individuals to join our busy Eye Clinic at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.We are a progressive and ever developing department, which is continuously adapting to meet the needs and enhance the care provided to our patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.Ophthalmic Outpatients is based on two sites, at the NNUH and in the Central Norwich Eye Clinic, based at Grove Road Clinic in Norwich City Centre.

Our modern hospital is set just outside of the vibrant city of Norwich, in the beautiful count of Norfolk – the land of big skies, stunning beaches and rolling countryside. Our busy and evolving hospital provides care to nearly a million patients each year and our passion for research and development is supported by our close links to the Norwich Research Park and University of East Anglia.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently de4monstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and management of cases of acute anterior uveitis (an inflammatory eye condition) including clinical examination, diagnosis, management with topical steroid drops, documentation of investigation results including blood tests and x-rays, escalation of complex or non-responsive patients to the uveitis consultants. This will initially be through training under direct supervision within a uveitis consultant-led clinic and within the eye emergency service, with a view to the development of independent nurse clinics for management of straightforward cases.

A major role will be to develop a pathway for patients requiring immunosuppression for the treatment of their inflammatory eye disease. This will involve the education and counselling of patients starting on these medications, as well as pre-treatment screening investigations, initial post-treatment blood monitoring, and handover to general practice for ongoing shared care.

Develop and maintain an up-to-date record of all patients within the uveitis service who are on long-term immunosuppression with either systemic steroids or conventional DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs)

Acting as a point of contact for patient queries and providing joined up care by liaising with rheumatology specialist nurses, consultants, GPs, and uveitis consultants to facilitate comprehensive and coordinated management for these patients

Participating in clinical governance, audit and research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality

Skills

Essential

  • Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality
  • Ability to provide high quality patient centred care

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 16 September 2026

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