Job summary
This is a Clinical Nurse
Specialist role performing Intravitreal Injections within the AMD, RVO and DMO
patient groups.
The maximum number of injections
per list is approximately 15. The Candiatates must have experience in Ophtalmic
injections
This role is a bank position to support both
sites Darlington and Bishop Auckland, to support with service cover.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join
our bank team to work within the ophthalmic service in the administration of
Intravitreal Injections clinic.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job entails injecting patients
eye's. The number of patients per list is about 15 eyes. The successful candidate
will work within a team on a daily basis including nurses and health care
assistants.
These patients unless it is their
first injection are regular visitors to the department.
We are looking for someone already
trained in this area who can work on the bank and support the department.
The successful candidate can also learn other
skills associated with this role, including visions and intraocular pressures.
Training and updates will be given on the software used to support these
clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job entails injecting patients
eye's. The number of patients per list is about 15 eyes. The successful candidate
will work within a team on a daily basis including nurses and health care
assistants.
These patients unless it is their
first injection are regular visitors to the department.
We are looking for someone already
trained in this area who can work on the bank and support the department.
The successful candidate can also learn other
skills associated with this role, including visions and intraocular pressures.
Training and updates will be given on the software used to support these
clinics
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independantly across sites in order to fulfill the requirements of this post
- Abilty to work flexibly in differing environments to meet the needs of the service,
Experience
Essential
- Experience of eye injections
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter personal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organised, reliable, flexible approach
- Able to practice autonomously and as part of the wider mutidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of a programme of study in an area of opthalmic practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level registered nurse
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independantly across sites in order to fulfill the requirements of this post
- Abilty to work flexibly in differing environments to meet the needs of the service,
Experience
Essential
- Experience of eye injections
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter personal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organised, reliable, flexible approach
- Able to practice autonomously and as part of the wider mutidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Evidence of a programme of study in an area of opthalmic practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- First level registered nurse
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
