An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic, hard-working Band 5 Staff Nurse, who is able to work flexibly and use their own initiative to work within our busy Ophthalmic OPDs covered by Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, and to be involved in the day to day running of the department. The post holder will be rostered to work early/late shifts and also Saturday and Sunday as required.
This covers the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Sandwell Hospital, Tower Hill Partnership and has the potential to expand to other areas as service needs develop.
Main duties of the job
1. Checking visual acuities using various test types
2. Checking baseline observations: Temp, BP, Pulse, BM, ECGs
3. Managing a caseload of patients in a timely manner
4. Carrying out pre-operative assessment
5. Performing a variety of diagnostic tests such as Biometry, Pentacam, Auto refract, and OCTs
6. Administration of medication in a variety of forms for example, Oral, Intra Muscular, and Intra Venous
7. Performing phlebotomy and cannulation procedures
The Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre is the second largest eye hospital in the country. We are a regional referral centre and see patients with a wide range of eye conditions. We have a variety of general and specialist clinics running every day in the department, including intravitreal injections and pre-assessment clinics. Experience in an ophthalmic setting is essential, and evidence of leadership skills would be desirable.
We have a clear pathway for staff development and offer opportunities for development into Band 7 roles as advanced ophthalmic practitioners.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sherminder Sanghera
Job Title: Department Manager
Email Address: sherminder.sanghera@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 07973 784486
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