Job summary
This post is for a nurse ophthalmic Intra-vitreal Injector who will work as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team providing clinical care to our ophthalmic patients. The successful candidate will work alongside the Specialty Consultants to develop the nurse-led injection service at the North Middlesex University Hospital. The successful candidate will support the clinical development of the service and includes clinical development of the nursing team. In addition to delivering the injections, there will also be associated outpatient clinics such as casualty and follow up clinics for medical retina.
The post holder will need to actively participate in teaching, training, and audits as appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- Manage and support medical retina follow up clinics under supervision and independently for patients with Diabetic retinopathy, Age related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and other medical retina conditions.
- Works as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Ophthalmology team able to diagnose, manage, investigate, and discharge medical retina patients within agreed protocols. The patients always remain under the care of a named consultant ophthalmic surgeon.
- Work in collaboration with the Medical Retina Leads as well as supporting staff such as nurses and intravitreal injection coordinator/failsafe officer.
- Demonstrates highly developed clinical nursing knowledge and skills in administering Intravitreal injections deemed competent to practice unsupervised.
- The post holder will always have immediate access to advice from an ophthalmic specialist doctor whilst giving injections and that an ophthalmic specialist doctor is immediately available to manage any complications.
- The post holder should be able to take up role of training junior nurse injectors including signing them off as competent at end of training period.
- Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to use IT systems to keep clinical summary and letters regarding consultation for nurse led clinics to pass patient information to other health professionals such as general practitioners.
- Demonstrate and maintain expertise through professional development, implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical supervision.
- Participate in the training and development of nursing and inter-professional staff.
- Work within the Clinical Nurse Specialist framework as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patients needs.
- Is accountable for own professional actions,
- Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
- Works within Standards and guidelines of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, National and local agreed policies, protocols, and procedures.
- In conjunction with the Matron, ensures that policies and procedures are initiated/revised, developed, implemented, and reviewed regularly.
- To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Health Board
- To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
- To participate in surveys and audits as necessary to enable the Trust/Department to meet its statutory requirements
- Lead by example, providing mentorship and support demonstrate exemplary practice to all members of the nursing team
- Promote a professional and happy environment conducive to high patient and staff morale, achieved by personal example, and direct involvement in the activities of the department environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to use IT systems to keep clinical summary and letters regarding consultation for nurse led clinics to pass patient information to other health professionals such as general practitioners.
- Demonstrate and maintain expertise through professional development, implementation of evidence-based practice and clinical supervision.
- Participate in the training and development of nursing and inter-professional staff.
- Work within the Clinical Nurse Specialist framework as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Recognises own limitations in the provision of clinical care and urgency of patients needs.
- Is accountable for own professional actions,
- Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
- Works within Standards and guidelines of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, National and local agreed policies, protocols, and procedures.
- In conjunction with the Matron, ensures that policies and procedures are initiated/revised, developed, implemented, and reviewed regularly.
- To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Health Board
- To participate fully in the performance and development review (appraisal) process and undertake Continuing Professional Development as required.
- To participate in surveys and audits as necessary to enable the Trust/Department to meet its statutory requirements
- Lead by example, providing mentorship and support demonstrate exemplary practice to all members of the nursing team
- Promote a professional and happy environment conducive to high patient and staff morale, achieved by personal example, and direct involvement in the activities of the department environment.
Person Specification
knowledge & Skills
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Diploma/Degree)
- Fully trained in the technique of Intra-vitreal injection by an ophthalmic specialist doctor.
- Fully trained in the rationale for the treatment, its effects, and possible complications both intra operative and post-operative.
- Ophthalmic Nursing qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge RCOphth Diabetic screening guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, physiology, and common complaints relating to Ophthalmic conditions
- Able to demonstrate safe, clinical practice and care
- Clinical experience in ophthalmic procedures
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Skills in time management, leadership and organisational skills.
- Experience in medical retina clinics
- Experience in independent intravitreal injections
personal attributes
Essential
- calm and reassuring
- Compassionate approach
- Professional
Person Specification
knowledge & Skills
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Diploma/Degree)
- Fully trained in the technique of Intra-vitreal injection by an ophthalmic specialist doctor.
- Fully trained in the rationale for the treatment, its effects, and possible complications both intra operative and post-operative.
- Ophthalmic Nursing qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge RCOphth Diabetic screening guidelines
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, physiology, and common complaints relating to Ophthalmic conditions
- Able to demonstrate safe, clinical practice and care
- Clinical experience in ophthalmic procedures
- Evidence of on-going professional development.
- Skills in time management, leadership and organisational skills.
- Experience in medical retina clinics
- Experience in independent intravitreal injections
personal attributes
Essential
- calm and reassuring
- Compassionate approach
- Professional
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
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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).
