A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly-skilled and motivated ophthalmic nurse or AHP (orthoptist, optometrist) to lead our growing nursing and AHP team as they deliver our macular service. Our fabulous, purpose-built facility at the York Community Stadium has been open for 3 years, and is already delivering a high standard of care to the thousands of patients in the region with Macular degeneration, diabetes related and other sight-threatening macular conditions.
Last year alone we delivered over 25,000 intravitreal (eye) injections and with the trend for this treatment set to increase over the coming years, we are looking for a forward thinking, enthusiastic and dynamic individual to lead our macular service into the future. Our department offers nurse and AHP-delivered steroid implants in addition to IVT injections, and embraces the development of individuals to continue their professional learning and develop their skills and knowledge further.
The stadium is part of the York Hospital Eye department, and the lead for the stadium service will have joint responsibility for managing cross site staff, working closely with the Senior Sister at York Hospital and with the leads for the ophthalmic imaging service.
We are looking to recruit someone with significant ophthalmology experience, preferably with additional experience in the medical retina subspeciality, and an ability to perform intravitreal injections is desirable but not essential. You should have highly developed communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all staff groups and patients alike.
The role is an exciting combination of clinical responsibility, mentoring, and service development. It is a great opportunity to develop line management skills with the backing of a supportive team, and to develop clinical skills alongside a supportive and friendly consultant body.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, thisremainsour best defence to protect our patients,ourselvesand everyone else.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024
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