County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Bank Nurse Ophthalmology Injector
The closing date is 17 July 2025
This is a Clinical Nurse Specialist role performing Intravitreal Injections within the AMD, RVO, and DMO patient groups.
The maximum number of injections per list is approximately 15. Candidates must have experience in ophthalmic injections.
This role is a bank position supporting both sites, Darlington and Bishop Auckland, to provide service cover.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our bank team to work within the ophthalmic service in the administration of intravitreal injections clinics.
About us
If you are being interviewed, you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated as essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, and Weardale, as well as over 80 other community-based settings and in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full job descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Over-reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th, 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job responsibilities
The job entails injecting patients' eyes. The number of patients per list is about 15 eyes. The successful candidate will work within a team daily, including nurses and healthcare assistants.
These patients, unless it is their first injection, are regular visitors to the department.
We are looking for someone already trained in this area who can work on the bank and support the department.
The successful candidate can also learn other skills associated with this role, including vision assessments and intraocular pressures. Training and updates will be provided on the software used to support these clinics.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
* Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfill the requirements of this post.
* Ability to work flexibly in differing environments to meet the needs of the service.
Experience
* Experience of eye injections.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Organized, reliable, and flexible approach.
* Able to practice autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of a program of study in ophthalmic practice.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Ophthalmic qualification.
Statutory Registration
* First-level registered nurse.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata.
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