Job summary
- Main area
- Outpatients
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 0 days (Bank- Ad hoc when required)
- Hours
- Part time
- Other
- Job ref
- 070-BWAON-0726
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Across Powys
- Town
- Bronllys
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank WET AMD Ophthalmology Nurse
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
This is a Bank position only
Sponsorship
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Ophthalmology Nurse to join our Bank Services in the Wet AMD service in Outpatients across Powys
You will need to be able to work autonomously, have good communication and negotiation skills within complex clinical situations and strong leadership and organisational skills as well as experience in Ophthalmic conditions and treatments. You also need to demonstrate specialist knowledge across a range of ophthalmic conditions and will be expected to undertake clinical triage of referrals appropriate to scope of practise and expertise.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess patients with complex eye conditions such as
macular, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema. Review patients diagnostic test results including Ocular Coherence Tomography results, Visual Field Testing, Intraocular pressures and administer intravitreal treatments in line with The Royal College of Ophthalmology and NICE guidelines.
Working for our organisation
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or [email protected]
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualification and experience
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration
- Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
- Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
- Previous experience in Ophthalmology clinical tests e.g., OCT, Tomography, Tonography
- Understanding of Eye Care Service Welsh Assembly Programme
- IT skills
- Able to relate theory into practise through reflective skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to motivate and influence others
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Ability to respond/lead change
- Ability to delegate and prioritise caseload
- Able to manage time effectively
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Adaptable in work related tasks
- Able to work as a team member as well as an individual
- Non-judgemental
- Enthusiastic and diplomatic
- Reliable, conscientious, and punctual
Other
Essential criteria
- Up to date professional portfolio
- Ability to travel between sites
- Commitment to work a shift pattern complimentary to rest of management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Judith Jamieson
- Job title
- Senior Nurse Manager Outpatient Development
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 615654
- Additional information
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