Job requirements
Essential
26 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Up to date professional portfolio
- Other
Ability to travel between sites
- Other
Commitment to work a shift pattern complimentary to rest of management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week
- Values
Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Values
Adaptable in work related tasks
- Values
Able to work as a team member as well as an individual
- Values
Non-judgemental
- Values
Enthusiastic and diplomatic
- Values
Reliable, conscientious, and punctual
- Experience
Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
- Experience
Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
- Experience
Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Experience
Previous experience in Ophthalmology clinical tests e.g., OCT, Tomography, Tonography
- Experience
Understanding of Eye Care Service Welsh Assembly Programme
- Experience
IT skills
- Experience
Able to relate theory into practise through reflective skills
- Aptitude and Abilities
Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills
- Aptitude and Abilities
Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to motivate and influence others
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to respond/lead change
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to delegate and prioritise caseload
- Aptitude and Abilities
Able to manage time effectively
- Aptitude and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
- Qualification and experience
Current NMC Registration
- Qualification and experience
Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Aptitude and Abilities
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- Qualification and experience
Teaching qualification
- Qualification and experience
Leadership qualification
Job overview
This is a Bank position only
Sponsorship
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Ophthalmology Nurse to join our Bank Services in the Wet AMD service in Outpatients across Powys
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 practise and expertise.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Bank WET AMD Ophthalmology Nurse with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 0 days (Bank- Ad hoc when required). The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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