Job summary
Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud that we care for our staff as much as our patients.
Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading integrated health, teaching, and research and Innovation campus in the thriving city of Manchester. We offer unique range of services to the Northwest, treating and managing the simplest to the most complex conditions and diseases. For our nurses, it means the chance to gain diverse experiences in pioneering teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Macular Treatment Centre Teams at MTC at Oxford Road Campus.
The Macular treatment Centre is renowned as a center of excellence for treatment for macular eye conditions, with high emphasis on research and audit. We are currently looking to recruit highly motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced ophthalmic nurses to develop the skills required to administer intra-ocular injections and support the work of the Macular Treatment Centre.
Main duties of the job
Trainee Nurse Injectors will be paid as a Band 5 whilst in training and on successful completion will be paid band 6.
We are seeking someone to join our clinical specialist nurse team to make a significant difference to patients' lives and use your knowledge and skills to work with our team to deliver excellent patient care, this may be the post for you. Ifyou are a registered nurse who possesses the Ophthalmic Qualification, experience working in the ophthalmic unit we would love to hear from you.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team you will be expected to demonstrate in depth knowledge and clinical expertise. You will also be expected to demonstrate a sound understanding of the issues relating to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of this specialist client group.
Interested candidates should have highly effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work with a diverse team of professionals. Candidates should also be able to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels, have excellent organizational skills and the ability to use their own initiative.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have accountability to provide and deliver high standards of patient care and for managing the patient flow of the unit. The main role of a Trainee clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is to provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to our patients in MTC. The CNS will safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient needs to include Visual Acuity, Intra Ocular Pressure Instillation of Eye drops, Fundus Fluoresceine Angiography, Photo Dynamic Therapy, work in the theatre set up as a circulating nurse to assist the Clinical Nurse specialist and be competent in delivering intravitreal injections to our patients. Patient safety will be compromised due to short staffing levels. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have an ability to problem solve and work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team. You will have a passion for leading a team and be able to demonstrate clear leadership skills, and an ability to deputize for the department manager.
The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a assessor/supervisor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration learners. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
Due to service expansion there will be a wealth of opportunities for the right candidates, a professional development program will be implemented. You are requirement to work across sites to support the MTC at North, MTC at Trafford and South Manchester to meet the needs of the services.
Informal visits welcome
So, if you want a new start, there couldnt be a better time to join us.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have accountability to provide and deliver high standards of patient care and for managing the patient flow of the unit. The main role of a Trainee clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is to provide compassionate, safe and effective care and support to our patients in MTC. The CNS will safely undertake the following procedures to meet the patient needs to include Visual Acuity, Intra Ocular Pressure Instillation of Eye drops, Fundus Fluoresceine Angiography, Photo Dynamic Therapy, work in the theatre set up as a circulating nurse to assist the Clinical Nurse specialist and be competent in delivering intravitreal injections to our patients. Patient safety will be compromised due to short staffing levels. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, have an ability to problem solve and work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team. You will have a passion for leading a team and be able to demonstrate clear leadership skills, and an ability to deputize for the department manager.
The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a assessor/supervisor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration learners. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.
Due to service expansion there will be a wealth of opportunities for the right candidates, a professional development program will be implemented. You are requirement to work across sites to support the MTC at North, MTC at Trafford and South Manchester to meet the needs of the services.
Informal visits welcome
So, if you want a new start, there couldnt be a better time to join us.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration (RN)
- Educated to diploma level
- Speciality qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of level 3 studies
Desirable
- Graduate or working towards first degree in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio evidence showing achievements in Ophthalmology
- Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial
- Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
Desirable
- Experience in practical procedures in Ophthalmology
- Experience in participating in the Intravitreal Injection Pathway
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration (RN)
- Educated to diploma level
- Speciality qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of level 3 studies
Desirable
- Graduate or working towards first degree in health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Portfolio evidence showing achievements in Ophthalmology
- Recent evidence of continuing professional and personal development, both clinical and managerial
- Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
Desirable
- Experience in practical procedures in Ophthalmology
- Experience in participating in the Intravitreal Injection Pathway
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
