Ophthalmic Nurse Injector/POAC Sister band5 to band 6 progression post

Job summary

We have a very exciting new opportunities to recruit to a number of Band 5 to Band 6 Progression roles in ophthalmology outpatients .

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic staff nurses with an interest in the area of ophthalmology.

Within the progression role we will look to develop your skills from a B5 to B6 Skills within a 12-18 month period, including completing both ophthalmic nursing modules.

You will be expected to carry out preoperative assessments and intravitreal injections for patients once training is completed.

The exciting aspect of this new role is that once you enter the progression part of the training you can move to the Band 6 role at any time once all competencies are completed. It's a flexible exciting development opportunity. (All applications would be expected to transition to that B6 role within 12- 18 months, or there would be risk to the position) You will be provided with supervisions, training and support through out the process.

The Pre Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) Nurse is responsible for the Pre-Operative assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of ophthalmic surgical procedures ensuring patients are physically and emotionally prepared for their surgery and delivering high standards of nursing care.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse who will possesses excellent communication skills and enjoys a challenge.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to to compete both ophthalmic nursing modules and gain the experience required before progressing to the band 6 ophthalmic preoperative nurse/Nurse injector.

Full training will be given, however it is expected you take a keen interest in all aspects of band 5 and band 6 posts. You will be expected to carry out intravitreal injections using a sterile technique during clinics held at the Eye Car Centre and Northwich infirmary on a regular basis.

The post holder will be required to provide ophthalmic specialist advice and integral in ensuring that patients undergoing surgery, both under local and general anaesthetic, receive the appropriate care to ensure the highest outcomes.

You will need a good knowledge of ophthalmic surgical procedures and nursing care and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

You are expected to have good slit lamp skills and able to review patients post operatively and /or other ophthalmic conditions.

You will also be required to deputise when the Department manager and/or the deputy manager are unavailable.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.

An extensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022 the Trust became a strategic partner in both Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership caring for a population of over 2.7million.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Leighton Hospital

Middlewich road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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