Job Description

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

The post holder will:

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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.



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.



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.