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Ophthalmic Nurse Injector

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Bury St Edmunds, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, pro rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
27 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 May 2026

Job overview

The successful candidate will lead a nurse-led service for managing patients with ophthalmic conditions, providing support to patients, carers, and staff while receiving professional guidance and specialist advice from Ophthalmology Consultants. They will run nurse-led intravitreal injection clinics, supported by a medical practitioner when necessary, and will be accountable for ensuring patient safety, promoting health, and adhering to infection control and standard operating guidelines. Additionally, the role offers opportunities to rotate through various areas of the Eye Treatment Centre, including clinics, the ward, and the intravitreal injection service.

Join our dedicated team and be part of an innovative Eye Treatment Centre that sees over 200 patients daily for a variety of eye conditions. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and expertise will be nurtured and valued. With opportunities to rotate through different areas of the centre, you will gain diverse experience and continue to develop professionally. We are committed to providing comprehensive training, so even if you are new to ophthalmic care, you will receive the support you need to succeed. If you are passionate about eye care and thrive in a rewarding setting, we would love to have you on our team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this post is to provide cover for the Intravitreal injection clinics but not limited.

You will be responsible for your own caseload and will be expected to ensure patients are fit and well enough for their procedure and refer to the clinician if not.

You will be responsible for ensuring all the necessary prescriptions and medications are prescribed prior to treatment and will work with a suitable practitioner who will assist in making the patient comfortable and reassure the patient prior to and during the procedure. The team must follow strict infection control guidelines to enable a safe, effective procedure.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description attached to view main responsibilities and duties of role.

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