Bank WET AMD Ophthalmology Nurse

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Bank Ophthalmology Nurse to support the Wet AMD service in Outpatients across Powys. You will work autonomously, with strong communication and leadership skills, and contribute to efficient patient flow in a busy ophthalmology unit.

The role requires current NMC registration, ophthalmology expertise (or equivalent injector experience) and a teaching qualification. Welsh language skills are welcomed, with training support offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with complex eye conditions such as macular issues, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema.
• Review diagnostic tests (OCT, Visual Field Testing, Intraocular pressures) and administer intravitreal treatments per guidelines.
• Undertake clinical triage of referrals appropriate to scope of practise and expertise.

Skills

NMC Registration

Ophthalmology qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Main area Outpatients Grade Band 6 Contract 0 days (Bank- Ad hoc when required) Hours

• Part time
• Other

0 hours per week (Ad hoc when required pro rata) Job ref 070-BWAON-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Across Powys Town Bronllys Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

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Job overview

This is a Bank position only

Sponsorship

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 as
macular, 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

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

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Judith Jamieson Job title Senior Nurse Manager Outpatient Development Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01874 615654 Additional information