Band 6 Nurse Injector Ophthalmology

Job summary

Job Summary

The expectations within this job description will be met through hands on clinical practice, leadership, education and audit.

The post holder will deliver direct patient care within specific guidelines

The post holder will be a professional figure able to provide assistance, advice and support for patients and their families as well as staff in medical retinal subspecialty

The post holder will support the progression of ophthalmic nursing by assisting the senior ophthalmic staff to develop & educate staff and audit practice for current and new nursing roles within the ophthalmic setting within the organisation and the wider healthcare community.

Main duties of the job

The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by five principal role functions:

- Advanced Clinical Practice

- Professional leadership

- Education training and development

- Audit of care

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.