Preoperative assessment ophthalmic nurse and nurse injector in AMD

This is a rotational post between the Eye Care Centre, Leighton hospital and the Surgical centre at Northwich infirmary.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse who will possesses excellent communication skills and enjoys a challenge.
The post holder will be required to provide ophthalmic specialist advice and integral in ensuring that patients undergoing surgery, both under local and general anaesthetic, receive the appropriate care to ensure the highest outcomes.
You will need a good knowledge of ophthalmic surgical procedures and nursing care and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
You are expected to have good slit lamp skills and able to review patients post operatively and /or other ophthalmic conditions.
You will also be required to deputise when the Department manager and/or the deputy manager are unavailable., The individual will utilise theoretical knowledge, advanced clinical skills and specialist expertise to progress decision making and develop plans of care to facilitate the patient's journey. This will occur collaboratively with others to maintain and enhance a culture which promotes multidisciplinary team working within the organisation
An experienced and competent Ophthalmic Registered General Nurse who supports the Department Manager in the leadership and management of clinical excellence by making best use of the team, developing, and implementing policy and guidelines, and by leading on improvements.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families and take an active part in line management, leadership, and development of the team.
The post holder to Provide Preoperative assessment for patients for all Ophthalmic procedures namely Cataract, ocular plastics and medical retina, ensuring all aspects of preoperative assessment are carried out to a high standard.
The post holder will be either currently competent or will be trained in house in performing Intravitreal injections within the same day AMD clinic.
The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with other nurse injector team members to deliver an efficient, safe, patient centred service., Please see the attached job description document for a full and detailed list of responsibilities for this role.
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  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester boroughs (population 357K).

The Trust provides high quality planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care as well as child health, maternity services, and intermediate care across our sites at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.
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