Clinical Lead - Rochdale, United Kingdom - Practice Plus Group

Practice Plus Group Rochdale, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Permanent

Description

Job summary

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 peoples 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 in our friendly resourcing team, or call 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.

Main duties of the job

Supported 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 PPGs 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 PPGs 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.

About us

Registered professional: Current registration with the NMC

Ophthalmic Nursing Qualifications

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 NICE guidance, developing protocols/care pathways and monitoring effectiveness

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

Evidence of sound leadership and management skills, promoting openness and transparency to harness individual input towards the strategic direction of our services

Shifts are 4 days a week covering the Yorkshire region, Tameside and Rochdale. Shifts are Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays as and when required. Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential