Role Summary
An exciting opportunity for an Advanced Ophthalmic practitioner has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to work within the multi professional Macular team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The successful candidate will be required to work with the Medical Retinal and Macular Practitioner team to deliver seamless ophthalmic care to the macular and medical retinal patients in our local communities. There must be a willingness to perform delivery of intra vitreal injection treatments of anti Veg f and Ozurdex implant treatments. The service has modernised its approach to its delivery to the service user with virtual Clinics for Macular and Retinal assessments and therefore will work in our virtual consultant led POD clinics reviewing our medical retinal diagnostic imaging to formulate ongoing care pathways, work autonomously in our virtual injection review clinics to formulate ongoing treatment plans for macular injection treatments. Participate in our weekly MDT meetings, primarily these MDT meetings review the digital imaging including FFA of our more complex patients. You will also be required to actively participate in weekly practitioner teaching meetings and support the junior band 6 practitioners on a daily basis as required. You may be required to participate in our retinal consultant led slit lamp clinics. Non-Medical Independent prescribing is desirable but not essential, however must be able to work with PGDs and have a desire to complete the Non-medical prescribing as professional registration allows.
The role also includes acting as the patient’s advocate and supporting the patient pathway journey.
You will work with the multi-disciplinary clinical team and head of service to deliver robust clinical care for patients attending the retinal & macular service at WEEU Wonford, Heavitree and our Community Sites these are currently at Axminster and Sidmouth community hospitals.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00 4 days per week.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Jo Tripp, Head of Retinal Services on jtripp@nhs.net or Simona Bonura, Practitioner Manager on teresa.bonura@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
