The post holder will work as part of a team of nursing staff 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 Pembrokeshire area, where care is delivered mainly from Withybush General Hospital, with planned work carried out at the Cardigan Integrated Care Centre once 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.
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a team of nursing staff 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 Pembrokeshire area, where care is delivered mainly from Withybush General Hospital, with planned work carried out at the Cardigan Integrated Care Centre once 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.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a team assisting in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
This post is of an evolving nature and the job description is based upon a flexible core competency framework that will enable the post holder to develop their role. This role is linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.
Following the completion of training and achievement of core competencies they will be expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients, ensuring that privacy, dignity and respect are maintained at all times.
Job responsibilities
* Annex 21 * This post is advertised as a Band 3 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the 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. However, applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 3 role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 12 months and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 75% of the top rate of band 3 pay) and following successful completion of the Level 3 NVQ/Agored Cymru training, in an ophthalmology / health care related subject appropriate to role the post holder will then be paid at Band 3 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 3 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* 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)
Desirable
* Evidence of continuous professional development and further learning, e.g., level 4.
* IT Qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Ophthalmology related experience.
* Willingness to undertake additional essential training.
Desirable
* Experience of working in hospital environment
* Experience working in an ophthalmic department/service
Language skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Withybush General Hospital
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
£24,433 to £26,060 a year Per annum pro rata
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