Job summary
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 asmacular, 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.

About us
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 powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk

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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.

Details
Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 070-BWAON-0726
Job locations: Across Powys, Powys, Bronllys, LD3 0LU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont 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

• Current NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• 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

• 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

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values
Essential

• 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

• 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

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 (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: Powys Teaching Health Board
Address: Across Powys, Powys, Bronllys, LD3 0LU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Nurse Manager Outpatient Development
Judith Jamieson
Judith.Jamieson@wales.nhs.uk
01874615654