Ophthalmic Retinal Nurse Injector

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 work with a 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 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.

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