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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-ORI-050
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/02/2025 23:59

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Ophthalmic Retinal Nurse Injector

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen working alongside a small dedicated team of intravitreal injectors administering Anti-Vegf agents.

The post is for 22.5 hours a week over 4 days and will primarily involve administering intravitreal injections to patients with various medical retina  conditions such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy. 

The patients will attend clinic for a review where a decision is made by senior clinicians as to whether the patient needs an injection, these details are then passed through to the nurse injector if an injection is required. There will always be senior support in the department when you are actively delivering treatment in clinic.

Part of the role will also involve working in the outpatient department / urgent eye clinic assisting with patient assessments, diagnostics and coordination of clinical activity.

Band 5's within the department and elsewhere are welcome to apply, where the role will become a band 6 upon successful sign off to independently inject

Main duties of the job

To administer Anti-Vegf intravitreal injections upon direction from a senior clinician within the team.

We are looking for a caring, compassionate person who is dedicated to patient care and will work with a high level of precision.

Working for our organisation

Intravitreal nurse injector required to worked with small team of Anti-Vegf injectors. 

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

We are a friendly highly dedicated team dedicated to providing the best possible care to a large number of ophthalmic outpatients in our local area.

The successful applicant will be working alongside a small team of experienced supportive medical retina nurses, allied healthcare professionals and medical staff.

Full support will be given throughout an approved training regime . Following administration of a minimum number of injections and sign off by our lead medical retina consultant, the successful candidate will be able to independently inject upon direction from senior clinicians.

Please feel free to come in and visit our friendly team and learn more about the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Professional qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN degree or diploma
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Post registration ophthalmic qualification
  • Mentorship qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience
  • Proven experience within an ophthalmic setting
  • Be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of issues relating to relating to identification, assessment, treatment and management of a client group
  • Teaching ability - experience undertaking preceptor / mentor role
  • An awareness and undertaking of policy and practice relevant to speciality
Desirable criteria
  • Proven experience in retinal / intravitreal injection clinics

Skills and ability

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written
  • Recognises changes in patient's conditions which require the intervention of others and ensure that timely referrals are made or escalation procedures enacted as appropriate
  • Ability to undertake clinical procedures that require a high degree of manual dexterity accuracy including intravitreal administration of prescribed medication
  • Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist senior staff in the implementation of change and practice development

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate an awareness of professional and personal limitations
  • Ability to act as a positive role model to other members of the team
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach
  • Motivated to develop themselves as a retinal nurse injector and the service as a whole

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel to different working locations

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
vicky howells
Job title
department manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743261000
Additional information

Call 01743 261000 extension 3209 or 3831 and ask for Vicky

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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