Clinical Nurse Specialist in Ophthalmology

The role includes working with a dynamic team who are passionate about Medical Retina and Macula services. The role primarily consists of providing intravitreal therapy in an outpatient environment. There is the potential to develop in other Clinical Nurse Specialist services such as post-op cataract and post-op oculoplastic assessment, and Lacrimal Clinics. Further development opportunities include providing leadership and guidance to new and junior members of the team.,

• To undertake specialist assessment of patients Ophthalmic needs and to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and skills
• To provide intravitreal treatment for various eye conditions including wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema and retinal vein occlusions.
• To establish and maintain effective communication with patient and carers.
• To actively engage with developing knowledge and skills to provide Nurse led services including post-op cataract and post-op oculoplastic clinics.
• Positively encourage others and self to develop future Nurse led services.
  
  We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working
carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.