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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (This is a full-time post however part time will be considered.)
Job ref
100-NMR188-0625
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
North Road Eye Clinic
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
16/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Registered Nurse Ophthalmology

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team to work in Aberystwyth Eye Centre, Aberystwyth, as a Staff Nurse Band 5.

The unit supports ophthalmic outpatients clinics, intravitreal service, nurse led pre assessment and emergency clinics on a daily basis. 

The service has expanded and will continue to do so to meet the service needs. 

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of the patient and families within the ophthalmic department.

The post holder will undertake training and achieve clinical device competencies for the ophthalmic equipment in the department.

This is a full time vacancy, however part time hours will be considered. 

Interviews to be held on 16/7/2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will: - 

be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of the patient and families within the ophthalmic department.

 undertake training and achieve clinical device competencies for the ophthalmic equipment in the department.

 be expected to work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and undertake duties without direct supervision.

be required to undertake training and achieve clinical device competencies of ophthalmic equipment within the department.

maintain high standards of patient care using evidence based practice within an ophthalmic setting. 

undertake specific ophthalmology investigations once competency achieved.

assist in the clean room during Intravitreal sessions.

carry out phone and preoperative assessments for patients listed for ophthalmic surgery.

provide nursing support for emergency and general ophthalmology clinics.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

 

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC registration
  • Awareness of Health board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study e.g. Intermediate Life Support
  • Specialist ophthalmology training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence based practice

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Duggan
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970 636200
Additional information

Marta Barreiro Martins

Senior Nurse Manager

[email protected]

 

 

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