Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment for Ophthalmology
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Band 6, Ophthalmology Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment
Working across sites, Boston House Eye Unit Wigan and Leigh Infirmary
Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend sessions as required.
We are looking for a motivated surgical nurse preferably with pre-op and or ophthalmology experience, however, training in all aspects of the pre-op and ophthalmology service will be given.
This is a new position, the successful candidate will be involved in the setting up, development and running of an ophthalmic pre-op assessment service at Leigh Infirmary.
Health assessments of ophthalmology patients listed for a variety of procedures.
Autorefraction and biometry measurements and evaluation of same.
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Accurate documentation of assessments and investigations.
Communication with the multidisciplinary team including theatres, wards, general practitioners, opticians, infection control and the ophthalmology team on both sites.
To provide managerial cover for the ophthalmology unit manager and deputy unit manager at Boston House.
Supervision and training of junior staff and students.
Running of ophthalmology clinics on both sites.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
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WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Elaine Robinson
Job title: Unit Manager Ophthalmology
Email address: elaine.robinson@wwl.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01942773274
Elaine Robinson
01942 773274
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