Clinical Nurse Specialist Uk Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Medical Retina
Location: Across 4 hospital sites within University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Working Pattern: Full-time
Salary: £54,172 – £63,752
Reference: B02-08578
Closing Date: 27 April 2025
On-site Working: Required
Secondment Available: No

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Medical Retina team, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group across four hospital sites within the Trust. In this role, you will help deliver high-quality, specialist medical retina services, ensuring patients receive exceptional clinical care across the organisation.

As a CNS, you will develop specialist knowledge, skills, and competence, which will be demonstrated through direct care, clinical leadership, and educational support to colleagues, patients, families, and carers. This is a developmental role supported by a team of experienced Medical Retina Practitioners and Specialist Nurses, offering structured training and competency-based supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver intravitreal injection treatments in accordance with clinical protocols and NICE guidelines (following full training and competency assessment).
• Conduct post-operative cataract assessments under Service Lead direction, where appropriate.
• Support and contribute to the development and evaluation of medical retina services across the Trust.
• Educate and support patients, families, and staff with up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Uphold safe, effective clinical practice as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Support service delivery, resource use, and continuous improvement through audit and data analysis.
• Deliver training and educational programmes to health care staff and patients.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Registered professional (NMC, GOC, or HCPC)
• Post-registration CPD or qualifications (e.g., ENB 346, OCCCF, Medical Retina Certificate) or equivalent experience with willingness to undertake further training
• Significant experience at Band 5 level or equivalent in ophthalmology or medical retina
• Evidence of revalidation and professional development
• Confident managing complex caseloads and prioritising care needs
• Skilled in slit lamp anterior segment examination and OCT interpretation
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable working under pressure and across multiple clinical sites

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Non-medical or supplementary prescriber qualification (or willingness to train)
• Experience administering intravitreal injections
• Advanced skills in fundoscopy and Goldman Tonometry
• Experience leading service improvement or change management initiatives
• Patient advocacy experience

Why Work With Us?

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, supported by creating an outstanding working environment for our people.

We’re committed to:

• Flexible working, where possible
• Supporting staff wellbeing and career development
• Promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive

We are proud of our active staff networks and the Fairness Taskforce, led by our CEO, ensuring our culture is kind, collaborative, and bold.

Please note: UHB operates a smoke-free policy across all premises.

Additional Information

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS):
This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Right to Work in the UK:
We welcome applications from candidates who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. See UK Visas & Immigration for guidance.

International Applicants:
Skilled Worker visa applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for countries lived in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more over the past 10 years. Dependants are also subject to this requirement.

UK Professional Registration:
Applicants must have current UK registration with NMC, GOC, or HCPC. For more information, visit NHS Careers.

Contact Information

For enquiries or support with your application, contact:
Jane Waller
Email: jane.waller@uhb.nhs.uk
Phone: 07795 857652