We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Ophthalmology Nurse to join our Wet AMD service in Outpatients across LLandrindod Wells Hospital and Brecon Hospital sites.
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 practice and expertise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work in 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 a range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
Essential
* Current NMC Registration
* Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravitreal injector)
Desirable
* Teaching qualification
* Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
* 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
* IT skills
* Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
* 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
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential
* 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
Essential
* Up to date professional portfolio
* Ability to travel between sites
* Commitment to work a shift pattern complementary to the rest of the management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Llandrindod / Brecon
Temple Street
Llandrindod
LD1 5HF
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