Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen working alongside a small dedicated team of intravitreal injectors administering Anti-Vegf agents. The post is for 22.5 hours a week over 4 days and will primarily involve administering intravitreal injections to patients with various medical retina conditions such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy. The patients will attend clinic for a review where a decision is made by senior clinicians as to whether the patient needs an injection, these details are then passed through to the nurse injector if an injection is required. There will always be senior support in the department when you are actively delivering treatment in clinic. Part of the role will also involve working in the outpatient department / urgent eye clinic assisting with patient assessments, diagnostics and coordination of clinical activity. Band 5's within the department and elsewhere are welcome to apply, where the role will become a band 6 upon successful sign off to independently inject Main duties of the job To administer Anti-Vegf intravitreal injections upon direction from a senior clinician within the team. We are looking for a caring, compassionate person who is dedicated to patient care and will work with a high level of precision. About us Intravitreal nurse injector required to worked with small team of Anti-Vegf injectors. Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together We are a friendly highly dedicated team dedicated to providing the best possible care to a large number of ophthalmic outpatients in our local area. The successful applicant will be working alongside a small team of experienced supportive medical retina nurses, allied healthcare professionals and medical staff. Full support will be given throughout an approved training regime. Following administration of a minimum number of injections and sign off by our lead medical retina consultant, the successful candidate will be able to independently inject upon direction from senior clinicians. Please feel free to come in and visit our friendly team and learn more about the job. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/ pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 223-ORI-050 Job locations Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person Specification Professional qualifications Essential RGN degree or diploma Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Post registration ophthalmic qualification Mentorship qualification Knowledge and experience Essential Significant post registration experience Proven experience within an ophthalmic setting Be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of issues relating to relating to identification, assessment, treatment and management of a client group Teaching ability - experience undertaking preceptor / mentor role An awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality Desirable Proven experience in retinal / intravitreal injection clinics Skills and ability Essential Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written Recognises changes in patient's conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate Ability to undertake clinical procedures that require a high degree of manual dexterity accuracy including intravitreal administration of prescribed medication Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist senior staff in the implementation of change and practice development Personal qualities Essential Demonstrate an awareness of professional and personal limitations Ability to act as a positive role model to other members of the team Flexible and adaptable in approach Motivated to develop themselves as a retinal nurse injector and the service as a whole Other requirements Essential Ability to travel to different working locations Person Specification Professional qualifications Essential RGN degree or diploma Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Post registration ophthalmic qualification Mentorship qualification Knowledge and experience Essential Significant post registration experience Proven experience within an ophthalmic setting Be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of issues relating to relating to identification, assessment, treatment and management of a client group Teaching ability - experience undertaking preceptor / mentor role An awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality Desirable Proven experience in retinal / intravitreal injection clinics Skills and ability Essential Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written Recognises changes in patient's conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate Ability to undertake clinical procedures that require a high degree of manual dexterity accuracy including intravitreal administration of prescribed medication Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist senior staff in the implementation of change and practice development Personal qualities Essential Demonstrate an awareness of professional and personal limitations Ability to act as a positive role model to other members of the team Flexible and adaptable in approach Motivated to develop themselves as a retinal nurse injector and the service as a whole Other requirements Essential Ability to travel to different working locations 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)