Tendai Gwenhure PG Cert in Education, RT, BSc (Hons), RGN

Tendai Gwenhure joined ophthalmology in an attempt to unravel the mysteries of the field of ophthalmic nursing as it was alien to me. 3 years after qualifying as a nurse, she was working in a private ward where we used to have ophthalmic patients. She was curious to see how the ophthalmologist was examining his patients, so she decided one day that she was going to ask him to show me and explain things. Fortunately, she was very receptive and willing to teach me. 3 months later, he offered me a job at his private practice! This was a milestone in her career as an ophthalmic nurse and she has never looked back.

After undertaking the ophthalmic course, she worked in A&E as an ophthalmic emergency nurse practitioner. Because of her experience, she understands the need to facilitate learning and developing ophthalmic clinical skills among nurses. She supports aspiring nurse practitioners and clinical staff in acquiring skills and knowledge to equip them to execute their roles safely and effectively. She also supports undergraduate students and Returns to Practice students by liaising with the universities and the clinical staff to ensure that their clinical learning environments are conducive to learning.