Job summary
People with sight loss and Chronic Ophthalmic conditions have particular concerns and problems relating to both their disease process and the frequency of treatment regimens which impact of the high level of service demand and capacity within the speciality. These treatment needs are complemented well by experienced ophthalmic senior nurses extending their roles to participate in the direct delivery of designated specialist clinics in particular developing the skills to become a non-medical intravitreal injector within the medical retinal teams.
The post holders will complete an individualised internal training programme leading to the direct delivery of nurse led clinics undertaken without direct supervision. Following a period of training the post holder may work a dedicated number of hours within the research and development team and provide a comprehensive clinical trial/research study support service for the speciality and the trust. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
The post holder will work with the senior team in supporting the ophthalmic service whilst working within the scope and practise of the NMC they will identify, recognise and work within the remit of Trust guidance and limitations of their knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will complete an individualised internal training programme leading to the direct delivery of nurse led clinics undertaken without direct supervision. Following a period of training the post holder may work a dedicated number of hours within the research and development team and provide a comprehensive clinical trial/research study support service for the speciality and the trust. This will include the recruitment, education and monitoring of research participants and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
The post holder will work with the senior team in supporting the ophthalmic service whilst working within the scope and practise of the NMC they will identify, recognise and work within the remit of Trust guidance and limitations of their knowledge and skills.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
If applicable followed by one of the below
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
If applicable followed by one of the below
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult Branch educated to Diploma / Degree /Masters level
- o Ophthalmology qualification
- o Evidence of continuing personal development
- o Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally
- o Willingness to complete nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- o Accept working toward masters level qualification
- o Nurse prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of ophthalmology and understanding of working within protocol led services
- o Commitment to complete non-medical intravitreal competency training
- o Working knowledge of research and development
- o Insight and understanding of current issues in Nursing and the NHS
Desirable
- Participates in nurse led ophthalmic service delivery
- o Non-medical injector
- o Participates within nurse led clinics
- o Participates within Research and Development forum
Skills
Essential
- ability to perform repetitive dextrous tasks
- o ability to work in a fixed position for prolonged periods
- o evident commitments to high standards of patient centred care
- o be able to independently manage and co-ordinate own and others work loads
- o ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
Desirable
- o Undertakes nurse led minor operative tasks
- o Able to work independently at the slit lamp
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult Branch educated to Diploma / Degree /Masters level
- o Ophthalmology qualification
- o Evidence of continuing personal development
- o Willingness to develop clinically, managerially and professionally
- o Willingness to complete nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent)
- o Accept working toward masters level qualification
- o Nurse prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of ophthalmology and understanding of working within protocol led services
- o Commitment to complete non-medical intravitreal competency training
- o Working knowledge of research and development
- o Insight and understanding of current issues in Nursing and the NHS
Desirable
- Participates in nurse led ophthalmic service delivery
- o Non-medical injector
- o Participates within nurse led clinics
- o Participates within Research and Development forum
Skills
Essential
- ability to perform repetitive dextrous tasks
- o ability to work in a fixed position for prolonged periods
- o evident commitments to high standards of patient centred care
- o be able to independently manage and co-ordinate own and others work loads
- o ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
Desirable
- o Undertakes nurse led minor operative tasks
- o Able to work independently at the slit lamp
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
