Overview

This  Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology programme from University of Plymouth supports the postgraduate development of registered ophthalmic professionals to an advanced level of practice in Clinical Ophthalmology.

Key facts:

• With a strong clinical focus and alignment to the NHS England Advanced Clinical Practice framework, our future-facing programme in Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology at University of Plymouth prepares optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmic nurses to work with a high level of autonomy as part of integrated healthcare teams, in both the primary and secondary care sectors.
• Commissioned by Health Education England and informed by national and local consultation with sectors specialists, it is the first programme of its kind in the Southwest.
• Emphasis is placed on the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice: Education, Leadership and Management, Clinical Practice and Research, equipping clinicians with the confidence to provide professional leadership and supervision in complex situations and use person-centred approaches to manage defined episodes of clinical care independently from beginning to end.
• The incorporation of a variety of optional clinical modules offers the exciting opportunity to tailor the learning experience to meet the interest of both the clinician and employer.