About this role
Job summary
This is a new and exciting opportunity for an unregistered member of staff to join the Ophthalmology Nursing team at CTM.
The post holder will be based across Pan CTM which includes Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital and will be pivotal in supporting the efficient and effective running of Ophthalmology Clinics.
The post holder will principally provide clinical and technical support to the Ophthalmology service carrying out such tasks as vision testing and pharmacological dilation of pupils, RAPD checks, Optical Coherence Tomography, Ophthalmic Biometry, Pentacam and provide general support for the Pre-Assessment Nurse Practitioners.
The post holder will be trained to perform Ophthalmic imaging such as Optical Coherence Tomography, Pentacam and Biometry on completion of work-based competency assessments.
They will provide any associated administrative support required to run the service as requested.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 2 years to cover a secondment. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will principally provide clinical and technical support to the Ophthalmology service carrying out such tasks as vision testing and pharmacological dilation of pupils.
The post holder will also be trained to perform other methods of Ophthalmic imaging such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Pentacam Imaging and biometry on completion of work-based competency assessments.
They will provide any associated administrative support required to run the service as requested.
The successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping the clinical area clean and clutter free.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative and work flexibly to meet the service needs.
About us
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.tory list. I have attached the pdf for future reference.
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You will be able to find a Full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now " to view in Trac.
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine health care duties
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience of using a range of Ophthalmic Imaging Ophthalmic knowledge
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people
Desirable
Worked in NHS/health care environment Experience of working in an outpatient setting The ability to speak / write in Welsh at level 3 or above
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).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Across CTM – Main site at Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy, Pontyclun
Pontyclun
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)