Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Nurse Injector
The closing date is 16 November 2026

Job summary
The Ophthalmic Nurse Injector is an autonomous practitioner responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for patients requiring intravitreal injections and other ophthalmic treatments. Working as part of the multidisciplinary ophthalmology team, the post holder provides high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. You will independently undertake patient assessment, obtain informed consent, and safely administer intravitreal injections in accordance with local and national guidelines. The role includes monitoring patients for treatment effectiveness and complications, recognising deterioration, and escalating concerns appropriately.

The post holder will contribute to the efficient delivery of ophthalmology services by supporting patient flow, reducing waiting times, and ensuring treatment is delivered within clinically appropriate timeframes. They will provide education and support to patients and their families, promoting understanding of treatment plans and encouraging shared decision-making. The role requires close collaboration with the MDT to ensure seamless patient care. The Ophthalmic Nurse Injector will maintain accurate clinical documentation, participate in clinical governance activities, support audit.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain NMC registration and professional standards
• Build strong relationships and communication with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Act as a patient advocate to ensure the best outcomes and experiences
• Stay up to date with current nursing and healthcare developments
• Participate in Preceptorship and Clinical Supervision programmes
• Lead the pre-assessment and planning of ophthalmic injection patients across settings
• Safely manage and deliver Intravitreal Injections
• Work in line with national, Trust, and local policies and standards
• Ensure proper use and operation of medical equipment
• Deliver direct care including eye medication administration
• Provide pre- and post- procedure ophthalmic care
• Safely position patients and support diagnostic procedures
• Contribute to the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care delivery
• Maintain accurate patient records

Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development, demonstrate adherence to the NMC Code, and act as a role model for high standards of clinical practice, leadership, and patient experience within the ophthalmology service.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-SUR-NM86-26

Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website. We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training

• Essential: Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience); Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2); Ophthalmic course; Nurse injector course
• Desirable: Recognised teaching course; Leadership course; V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential: Worked within an ophthalmic outpatient or surgical setting within the last 3 years; Established Ophthalmic nurse Injector; Previous leadership experience within an ophthalmic setting; Excellent communication skills; Competent telephone manner; Good knowledge of computer software including Open Eyes; Ability to work within a team and under own initiative; Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for the ophthalmic patient and have knowledge of Intravitreal injections; Ability to work methodically and manage time effectively
• Desirable: Demonstrates a genuine interest in the speciality; Excellent time management

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0NB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ophthalmology Matron Esther Fielden, esther.fielden@nca.nhs.uk, 01706517290

Job locations
Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL12 0NB, United Kingdom
Oldham Integrated Care Centre, New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1NL, United Kingdom

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice