Nurse Injector - Ophthalmology

Job overview

People with sight loss and Chronic Ophthalmic conditions have particular concerns and problems relating to both their disease process and the frequency of treatment regimens which impact of the high level of service demand and capacity within the speciality. These treatment needs are complemented well by experienced ophthalmic senior nurses extending their roles to participate in the direct delivery of designated specialist clinics in particular developing the skills to become a non-medical intravitreal injector within the medical retinal teams.

The post holders will complete an individualised internal training programme leading to the direct delivery of nurse led clinics undertaken without direct supervision. Following a period of training the post holder may work a dedicated number of hours within the research and development team and provide a comprehensive clinical trial/research study support service for the speciality and the trust. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post holder will work with the senior team in supporting the ophthalmic service whilst working within the scope and practise of the NMC they will identify, recognise and work within the remit of Trust guidance and limitations of their knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will complete an individualised internal training programme leading to the direct delivery of nurse led clinics undertaken without direct supervision. Following a period of training the post holder may work a dedicated number of hours within the research and development team and provide a comprehensive clinical trial/research study support service for the speciality and the trust. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.

The post holder will work with the senior team in supporting the ophthalmic service whilst working within the scope and practise of the NMC they will identify, recognise and work within the remit of Trust guidance and limitations of their knowledge and skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [email protected] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.