Senior Ophthalmology Support Specialist

NHS; Carmarthen; A distancia; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Support worker (Band 3) to join the Ophthalmology team at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. The post is permanent with full-time or part-time hours, pro rata salary £26,813 to £27,890 per annum.

You will work under a Registered Nurse and may undertake administrative duties. The role covers Carmarthenshire with travel between sites, and Welsh language skills are desirable.

Formación

• Have a good understanding of health and /or social care e.g., Clinical observations etc.
• NVQ level 2/level 2 qualification in a health care related subject.
• Level 3 NVQ/Agored Cymru training, in an ophthalmology / health care related subject appropriate to role, or equivalent experience such as covering clinics independently, independently performing diagnostic tests on a variety of Ophthalmology equipment, such as visual fields tests and OCTs. (Post holders with equivalent experience only must be willing to work towards obtaining a level 3 qualification appropriate to role)
• Recognises the need for lifelong learning.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role and scope of practice for Ophthalmic Support staff and understands the principles of safe delegation of care.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting (for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe), and confidentiality (for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR
• Evidence of continuous professional development and further learning, e.g., level 4.
• IT Qualification.

Responsabilidades

• The post holder will work as part of a team of nursing staff within Ophthalmology and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient, and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• You may be required to undertake administrative / reception duties within this role.
• This role covers the Carmarthenshire area, where care is delivered mainly from Glangwili General Hospital, with planned work carried out at Amman Valley Hospital in Ammanford three days a week. Due to constant service developments, there may be occasional work delivered from other sites, or support required on other sites where Ophthalmology is provided, and being able to travel between sites is an essential part of the role.
• The post holder will be expected to follow local training upon starting the role, to enable them to work at the required level.

Conocimientos

Ophthalmology-related knowledge

Willingness to undertake training

IT literacy

Educación

NVQ level 2 in health care

NVQ Level 3 / Agored Cymru in ophthalmology

IT qualification

Herramientas

Ophthalmic equipment testing (visual fields, OCT)

Descripción del empleo

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmic Support worker (Band 3) to join the Ophthalmology team at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. The post is permanent with full-time or part-time hours, pro rata salary £26,813 to £27,890 per annum.

You will work under a Registered Nurse and may undertake administrative duties. The role covers Carmarthenshire with travel between sites, and Welsh language skills are desirable.