Contact information
Senior Sister Jane Hopkins or Senior Sister Sarah Turton on 01924 541216
About the role
The role includes working with a dynamic team who are passionate about Medical Retina and Macula services. The role primarily consists of providing intravitreal therapy in an outpatient environment. There is the potential to develop in other Clinical Nurse Specialist services such as post-op cataract and post-op oculoplastic assessment, and Lacrimal Clinics. Further development opportunities include providing leadership and guidance to new and junior members of the team.
Main duties
* To undertake specialist assessment of patients Ophthalmic needs and to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and skills
* To provide intravitreal treatment for various eye conditions including wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusions.
* To establish and maintain effective communication with patient and carers.
* To actively engage with developing knowledge and skills to provide Nurse led services including post-op cataract and post-op oculoplastic clinics.
* Positively encourage others and self to develop future Nurse led services.
Essential person specification requirements
* Registered Nurse Level 1
* BSC degree or diploma (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience
* Ophthalmic Nursing Qualification
* Previous experience of intravitreal injections
* In depth specialist knowledge and experience within Ophthalmology
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification before applying
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
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