Bank WET AMD Ophthalmology Nurse

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llyswen; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an Ophthalmology Nurse for Bank Services in the Wet AMD service across Powys, Outpatients. You will assess patients with complex eye conditions and administer intravitreal treatments in line with guidelines, working in a supportive bank role within a busy ophthalmology service.

Experience in ophthalmic conditions, strong communication skills, and leadership ability are essential. Welsh language skills are welcomed and supported by training.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration.
• Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector).
• Teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with complex eye conditions and plan care.
• Review diagnostic test results (OCT, Visual Field, IOP) and administer intravitreal treatments.
• Support and develop Welsh-speaking staff and provide training as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmology nursing

Intravitreal injections

Leadership

Communication

Education

NMC Registration

Ophthalmology qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Ophthalmology Nurse to join our Bank Services in the Wet AMD service in Outpatients across Powys

You will need to be able to work autonomously, have good communication and negotiation skills within complex clinical situations and strong leadership and organisational skills as well as experience in Ophthalmic conditions and treatments. You also need to demonstrate specialist knowledge across a range of ophthalmic conditions and will be expected to undertake clinical triage of referrals appropriate to scope of practise and expertise.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess patients with complex eye conditions such asmacular, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema. Review patients diagnostic test results including Ocular Coherence Tomography results, Visual Field Testing, Intraocular pressures and administer intravitreal treatments in line with The Royal College of Ophthalmology and NICE guidelines.

About us

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Qualification and experience

• Current NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)
• Teaching qualification

Experience

• Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
• Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology clinical tests e.g., OCT, Tomography, Tonography
• Understanding of Eye Care Service Welsh Assembly Programme
• Able to relate theory into practise through reflective skills

Aptitude and Abilities

• Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to respond/lead change
• Ability to delegate and prioritise caseload
• Able to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Adaptable in work related tasks
• Able to work as a team member as well as an individual
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiastic and diplomatic
• Reliable, conscientious, and punctual

Other

• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to work a shift pattern complimentary to rest of management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week

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.

£40,559 to £48,841 a yearper annum pro rata