Intravitreal Nurse Injector - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6182451/176-S-6182451 |
Summary
Head & Neck require a Band 6 RN/ODP Intravitreal Injector to work with the Ophthalmology Department at Peterborough City Hospital.
This is an exciting time to join us in the Head & Neck Unit.
We comprise of 3 main specialties; Oral Surgery/Maxillofacial, ENT & Ophthalmology.
It is an extremely busy area and we provide specialist services, clinics and Day Case Theatres across our floor.
You will be working as an Intravitreal Nurse Injector as part of the Medical Retina Service, within the Ophthalmology Department.
You will work clinically within the nursing team.
You will contribute to departmental developments to improve and enhance efficient utilisation of the service.
You will uphold Trust values at all times and be flexible in your approach.
We work in a cohesive manner and autonomously manage clinics and prioritise workload.
Specialist Knowledge and ophthalmic experience is essential.
There will be an initial training period and you will undertake a competency to fulfil this role.
• Be actively involved in service provision and service improvement.
• Be able to make informed decisions.
• Perform specialised tests.
• Be able to prioritise and use initiative.
• Demonstrate robust organisational skills.
• Work within the medical retina service to deliver nurse led injections.
• Be passionate about patient care and the patient experience.
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.
Benefits to you
• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• NHS Pension Scheme;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Career development and training;
• Wellbeing support and activities;
• In-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens with subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free).
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• You will be expected to prepare and maintain high standards of care for patients.
• It is expected that you will inject for 4 sessions spread over 2 days, and eventually be autonomous in your clinics.
• Your focus will be patient safety and quality of care.
• You will need to have a flexible approach.
• Assist with the effective utilisation of resources.
• Participate in housekeeping duties to ensure the cleanliness and tidiness. Have an overview and understanding of stock control and the ordering needs of the service.
For more information regarding the role, please refer to the job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Apr 2024