Sherwood Forest Hospitals is offering an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmic Nurse Injector to join our dedicated team. This position is an ideal fit for an Ophthalmic-trained nurse who is passionate about providing high-quality care and is eager to develop within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
As an Ophthalmic Nurse Injector, you will play a vital role in delivering intravitreal injections (IVT) to patients, primarily within Minster Ward at Newark Hospital and Clinic 8 at Kingsmill Hospital. This is a key clinical role in managing ophthalmic conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal disorders requiring regular IVT treatments.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering compassionate and efficient care, ensuring all procedures adhere to best practice guidelines and hospital policies. You will work as part of a close-knit team of nurses, healthcare assistants, and ophthalmic consultants to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of care.
This is a varied and dynamic role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple hospital sites, enhancing your skills and gaining diverse clinical experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Administer intravitreal injections (IVT) ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
2. Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality patient care and efficient service in intravitreal clinics.
3. Support training and competency development for IVT administration.
4. Participate in audits, evaluations, and observations to ensure compliance with policies and protocols.
5. Provide specialist nursing advice and post-injection care, addressing patient and carer concerns.
6. Contribute to evaluating and implementing new ophthalmic equipment and services.
7. Accurately record patient information manually and electronically, maintaining confidentiality.
8. Report adverse incidents or errors promptly to ensure safety.
9. Propose improvements and embrace modernization within the service.
10. Maintain and develop your professional portfolio, ensuring ongoing learning and revalidation.
Additional Information
Note: Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. For details on sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the shortage occupation list and the latest Home Office guidance.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals is recognized as an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are proud of our 5,500 colleagues and have received numerous accolades, including being named the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020. Our hospitals have high ratings from the Care Quality Commission, and we are ranked as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for in the Midlands.
We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing and opportunities for development. Our culture is rooted in learning, compassion, and a person-centered approach. We invite you to join our team.
Contact Details
For further information or informal visits, please contact:
* Name: Anne Kabia
* Job Title: Elective Care Matron
* Email: anne.kabia@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01623 622515 ext 2189
Additional contacts include Sheila Taylor, Gill Lilley, and Yasmin Begum.
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