Job summary
The Band 6 Intravitreal Injection Nurse is responsible for delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care within the Medical Retina Service, including the administration of intravitreal injections in accordance with established clinical guidelines and protocols.

The role requires a motivated, flexible and proactive individual with excellent clinical skills and a strong commitment to patient safety. Teamwork is essential, alongside the ability to work autonomously, adapt to changing service demands and work across the main hospital and outreach clinics to support the effective delivery of the service.

Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To work as patient advocate, to help negotiate the patient journey and ensure to contribute towards sharing good practice within the multidisciplinary team.

Promote a positive image of Bristol Foundation Trust at all times.

Work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective liaison with the team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times.

Demonstrate the ability to manage own workload independently, as well as professionally lead and oversee the team within the outreach clinic setting.

Attend and actively contribute to relevant BEH, Trust and external meetings, ensuring that appropriate staff are informed and updated. This will include regular meetings with the multidisciplinary team aimed at developing and improving service provision.

Record, maintain and store an accurate record system in line with trust information governance guidance and collect relevant statistical information for the purpose of evaluating the service.

Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of standards, policies, guidelines and service improvements for the Ophthalmology Service informing and collaborating with other colleagues as appropriate.

Comply with the Trusts Manual Handling policy as frequent, moderate, physical effort is required throughout the shift.

Some requirements to deal with difficult clinical conditions and situations.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience, per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 387-S7674-GB

Job responsibilities
The Intravitreal Injection Nurse/Injector is responsible for delivering safe, effective and high-quality intravitreal injection services to patients requiring treatment for retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular oedema (DMO) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

The role involves preparing patients for intravitreal injections, administering prescribed intravitreal medications within the nurse's competency and scope of practice, and providing appropriate post-procedure care, advice and safety-netting.

The postholder works collaboratively with ophthalmologists, medical retina teams, ophthalmic technicians and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow, effective clinical governance and continuity of care across the Main Hospital Outpatients Department and outreach sites, including South Bristol Community Hospital, Weston General Hospital, the Mobile Treatment Unit at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, and the planned new Patchway site.

The role also contributes to maintaining clinical standards, supporting service development, monitoring patient outcomes, promoting patient safety and improving the efficiency and accessibility of intravitreal injection services.

Flexibility is essential in this role, as the postholder is required to work across the Main Hospital Outpatients Department and various outreach sites, including South Bristol Community Hospital, Weston General Hospital, the Mobile Treatment Unit at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, and the new Patchway site. The role requires adaptability to changing clinic demands, service pressures, staffing requirements and patient needs, while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration / HCPC
• Extensive working experience in an Ophthalmic Setting
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Ability to travel between different working locations and weekend working if required

Desirable

• Ophthalmic Course
• Assessor Student Nurse / NVQ Assessor or willing to work towards
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing using the English language proficiently
• IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Eye Hospital Outpatient Department, BEH, BS1 2LX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact: Outpatient Sister Rowena Mendoza, rowena.mendoza@nhs.net, 01173429095

Equal opportunities: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.