Bank WET AMD Ophthalmology Nurse

This is a Bank position only

Sponsorship

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Ophthalmology Nurse to join our Bank Services in the Wet AMD service in Outpatients across Powys

You will need to be able to work autonomously, have good communication and negotiation skills within complex clinical situations and strong leadership and organisational skills as well as experience in Ophthalmic conditions and treatments. You also need to demonstrate specialist knowledge across a range of ophthalmic conditions and will be expected to undertake clinical triage of referrals appropriate to scope of practise and expertise.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess patients with complex eye conditions such asmacular, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema. Review patients diagnostic test results including Ocular Coherence Tomography results, Visual Field Testing, Intraocular pressures and administer intravitreal treatments in line with The Royal College of Ophthalmology and NICE guidelines.

About us

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 orpowys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-BWAON-1026

Job locations

Across Powys

Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LU

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
• Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology clinical tests e.g., OCT, Tomography, Tonography
• Understanding of Eye Care Service Welsh Assembly Programme
• IT skills
• Able to relate theory into practise through reflective skills

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to respond/lead change
• Ability to delegate and prioritise caseload
• Able to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Adaptable in work related tasks
• Able to work as a team member as well as an individual
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiastic and diplomatic
• Reliable, conscientious, and punctual

Other

Essential

• Up to date professional portfolio
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to work a shift pattern complimentary to rest of management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week

Person Specification

Qualification and experience

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
• Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology clinical tests e.g., OCT, Tomography, Tonography
• Understanding of Eye Care Service Welsh Assembly Programme
• IT skills
• Able to relate theory into practise through reflective skills

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to respond/lead change
• Ability to delegate and prioritise caseload
• Able to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Adaptable in work related tasks
• Able to work as a team member as well as an individual
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiastic and diplomatic
• Reliable, conscientious, and punctual

Other

Essential

• Up to date professional portfolio
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to work a shift pattern complimentary to rest of management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Across Powys

Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Across Powys

Powys

Bronllys

LD3 0LU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Qualification and experience

Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology qualification (or equivalent clinical experience as an intravineal injector)

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience within speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant speciality
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code
• Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology clinical tests e.g., OCT, Tomography, Tonography
• Understanding of Eye Care Service Welsh Assembly Programme
• IT skills
• Able to relate theory into practise through reflective skills

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership and management skills
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Ability to respond/lead change
• Ability to delegate and prioritise caseload
• Able to manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Values

Essential

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Adaptable in work related tasks
• Able to work as a team member as well as an individual
• Non-judgemental
• Enthusiastic and diplomatic
• Reliable, conscientious, and punctual

Other

Essential

• Up to date professional portfolio
• Ability to travel between sites
• Commitment to work a shift pattern complimentary to rest of management team within OPD with the aim of providing maximum visible nursing leadership across 7 days of the week