Job Description

Are you an experienced ophthalmic practitioner looking for a rewarding role, maybe the next step in your career? We are looking for a clinical lead for our macular services, based at Croft Shifa Health Centre in Rochdale but with regular travel to our mobile units.At Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, North West, any patient in need of our services is welcome, regardless of location. If you are looking to join an organisation that truly makes a difference to people\'s lives on a daily basis we would like to hear from you.To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens in our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395. Rebecca will also be happy to arrange a call with our Head of Nursing and Governance Marie should you wish to speak with her before making a formal application.We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.What you\'ll be doingSupported by our experienced Head of Nursing and Governance, Marie, you will oversee the clinical activity of practitioners delivering macular services across our mobile units, as well as providing expert guidance and support to any new mobile units, and macular services in our other hospitals. Leading by example, you will maintain your clinical skills, performing intravitreal injections for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other treatable macular conditions.You will provide clinical leadership demonstrating positive behaviours described in PPG\xe2\x80\x99s leadership charter for the healthcare team delivering macular services, working closely with the Consultants and wider multi-disciplinary team, as well as providing guidance and support to PPG\xe2\x80\x99s macular services in our hospitals. You will oversee the clinical activity of practitioners delivering Macular services, working in collaboration with their reporting manager for continued professional development and supervision. Leading by example, you will maintain clinical skills performing Intravitreal Injections (IVI) for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other treatable macular conditions. As an autonomous practitioner you will apply your clinical knowledge to lead on the delivery of high quality evidenced based care for patients. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times.What we\'ll look for in you\xc2\xb7 Registered professional: Current registration with the NMC\xc2\xb7 Ophthalmic Nursing Qualifications\xc2\xb7 Experience working autonomously as a specialist ophthalmic practitioner following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients through sound use of clinical expertise Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness\xc2\xb7 Experience demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise in decision making and judgement, enabling the development, monitoring and improvement of standard of care through supervision, clinical practice, audit, research, education and professional leadership\xc2\xb7 Evidence of sound leadership and management skills, promoting openness and transparency to harness individual input towards the strategic direction of our servicesShifts are 07.30-17.30 4 days a week covering the Yorkshire region, Tameside and Rochdale. Shifts are Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays as and when required.LocationPractice Plus Group Ophthalmology North WestSpecialismOphthalmologyAdvertising SalaryUp to \xc2\xa352,668 per annumVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypeFull TimeRewards & BenefitsFlexible workingPhysical and mental health supportRefer a friend schemeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeAccess to private health insuranceTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment\xe2\x80\xa6it\'s really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.

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