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
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
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! Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person specification
RGN degree or diploma Evidence of continuous professional development Post registration ophthalmic qualification Knowledge and experience
Proven experience within an ophthalmic setting Be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of issues 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 Proven experience in retinal/intravitreal injection clinics Skills and ability
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 and 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 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
Ability to travel to different working locations 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.
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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
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! Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description. Person specification
RGN degree or diploma Evidence of continuous professional development Post registration ophthalmic qualification Knowledge and experience
Proven experience within an ophthalmic setting Be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of issues 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 Proven experience in retinal/intravitreal injection clinics Skills and ability
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 and 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 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
Ability to travel to different working locations 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.
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