Lead Nurse AMD (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2025

Job summary

Band 7 Lead Nurse AMD (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Prince Charles Eye Unit for a senior nurse who is highly motivated to join the team as Lead Nurse for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary Ophthalmology Medical Retina team caring for patients with conditions requiring intra-vitreal Anti-VEGF injections.

You must possess and be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills.

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and caring nurse who will be able to work closely with the Senior Team to deliver outstanding care.

The successful candidate will be part of a large and supportive team, working with the different ophthalmology sub-specialties.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be actively involved in the care of all patients.

Work autonomously, but within professional boundaries, to accurately examine,assess and diagnose patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from aphysiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical careaccordingly.

Utilise skills and knowledge as an Independent Non medical prescriber to prescribe when clinically indicated within own competency and Trust protocols.

Work in close liaison with the ophthalmic teams / medical along with multidisciplinary teams within the Trust to ensure smooth management of patient care whilst delivering high quality evidence-based care.

Undertake assessments within virtual clinics for the AMD service.

Be accountable for the independent investigation, diagnosis and management of patients attending AMD.

Provide professional advice training and support within the role of ANP to awide variety of contacts including patients, relatives, nursing and medical.

Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems andprocesses across the organisation and its activities.

About us

Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor).

Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded "Team of the Year" at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of West Berkshire.

Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, easily accessible by road and rail, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle.

With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Windsor offers a vibrant community atmosphere, being a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent,reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.

Date posted

17 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6808588PCG

Job locations

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Adult
History Taking, Assessment and Diagnostics Module
Resuscitation (minimum Immediate Life Support)
Training in Mental Capacity
Evidence of leadership, management and speciality development
Student Supervisor/Mentor and Assessor Training

Desirable

Masters degree or working towards
Non-medical Prescribing Module
Post-qualification in Ophthalmology

Experience

Essential

Recent Clinical Experience within Ophthalmology at Band 6/7 level
Experience in facilitation/teaching/assessing/coaching
Experience of Leadership/Management

Desirable

Experience of successful Change Management

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Adult
History Taking, Assessment and Diagnostics Module
Resuscitation (minimum Immediate Life Support)
Training in Mental Capacity
Evidence of leadership, management and speciality development
Student Supervisor/Mentor and Assessor Training

Desirable

Masters degree or working towards
Non-medical Prescribing Module
Post-qualification in Ophthalmology

Experience

Essential

Recent Clinical Experience within Ophthalmology at Band 6/7 level
Experience in facilitation/teaching/assessing/coaching
Experience of Leadership/Management

Desirable

Experience of successful Change Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.