Job Description

This position requires the applicant to have exemplary clinical skills and is able to autonomously manage and care for stable patients as well as co managing complex glaucoma patients within a hospital setting.



You will be seeing a wide range of patients such as new, post operative, treatment concordance, phasing, and follow up patients.



The Glaucoma Service is comprised of Glaucoma Consultants, Doctors, Specialised Glaucoma Practitioners, (Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists), Ophthalmic Technicians and Perimetrists assigned to glaucoma clinics in conjunction with the glaucoma consultants.



Guy's and St. Thomas' ophthalmology unit offers a specialist referral service for patients, an ophthalmic Accident and Emergency and an established diabetic eye screening service. We regularly participate in CPD Audit and research.



Guy's and St Thomas' is situated in central London with all the benefits of a modern European Capital. We also have creche facilities.



Applicants must have a Healthcare degree and be registered with the appropriate bodies and must have advanced knowledge and skills in managing glaucoma patients. Previous hospital experience would be an advantage. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.



For informal enquires please contact Carolyn Ford via email carolyn.ford7@nhs.net ( Glaucoma Nurse Specialist)

Closing date:

4th of August 2025

Interview date :

3rd of September 2025



This position requires the applicant to have exemplary clinical skills and is able to autonomously manage and care for stable patients as well as co managing complex glaucoma patients within a hospital/community setting.



You will be seeing a wide range of patients such as new, post operative, treatment concordance, phasing, and follow up patients.



The Glaucoma Service is comprised of Glaucoma Consultants, Doctors, Specialised Glaucoma Practitioners, (Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists), Ophthalmic Technicians and Perimetrists assigned to glaucoma clinics in conjunction with the glaucoma consultants.



Guy's and St. Thomas' ophthalmology unit offers a specialist referral service for patients, an ophthalmic Accident and Emergency and an established diabetic eye screening service. We regularly participate in CPD Audit and research.



Guy's and St Thomas' is situated in central London with all the benefits of a modern European Capital. We also have creche facilities.



Applicants must have a Healthcare degree and be registered with the appropriate bodies and must have advanced knowledge and skills in managing glaucoma patients. Previous hospital experience would be an advantage. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.



For informal enquires please contact Carolyn Ford



via email carolyn.ford7@nhs.net ( Glaucoma Nurse Specialist)

Closing date:

4th of August 2025

Interview date :

3rd of September 2025



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth, Clapham and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.



You may be required to work in our community clinic Minnie Kidd House Clapham



We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth, Clapham and Southwark.



We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.



We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.



To be able to work as an autonomous glaucoma practitioner as part of the glaucoma care team, referring to service protocols set at GSTT in accordance with NICE guidelines.



To provide appropriate care within specialist glaucoma clinics and in areas of own expertise. Post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans.



To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment



To regularly review glaucoma policies and implement changes with the head of Lead Glaucoma Nurse Specialist.



Liaise with Lead Glaucoma Nurse Specialist regarding any problems with service delivery.



To be responsible for administration associated with the glaucoma service. To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times on open eyes.



To be responsible for the safe keeping and maintenance of all equipment belonging to the service, including calibration of devices.



Act as a mentor for other professionals within the service and maintain a high standard of professional care and expertise.



To undertake a comprehensive ophthalmic examination including, goldmann tonometry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, and optic disc assessment, and interpretation of automated perimetry and OCT scans of optic nerves/macular imaging to ascertain a glaucoma diagnosis and assess stability of the condition and formulate a management plan.



To be able to select the appropriate ophthalmic tests for each patient



To assess patient results and act when they show instability or new clinical signs