• Job Description

  Req#: H9100-25-0766?language=en&page=601&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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.

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  100-NMR188-0625

  Job locations

  North Road Eye Clinic

  Queens Avenue

  Aberystwyth

  SY23 2EG

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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.

  Job description

  Job 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

  • Current NMC registration
  • Awareness of Health board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

  Desirable

  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study e.g. Intermediate Life Support
  • Specialist ophthalmology training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills

  Desirable

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence based practice

  Language Skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Awareness of Health board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

  Desirable

  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study e.g. Intermediate Life Support
  • Specialist ophthalmology training

  Experience

  Essential

  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills

  Desirable

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence based practice

  Language Skills

  Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  North Road Eye Clinic

  Queens Avenue

  Aberystwyth

  SY23 2EG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Hywel Dda University Health Board

  Address

  North Road Eye Clinic

  Queens Avenue

  Aberystwyth

  SY23 2EG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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