Job Openings Intravitreal / Photodynamic Therapy - Ophthalmology

Job Openings Intravitreal / Photodynamic Therapy - Ophthalmology

Job Reference: 100-CAR-169

Job Title: Band 4 Intravitreal Therapy Service Co-ordinator

Area of Work: Intravitreal / Photodynamic Therapy - Ophthalmology

Employer: Hywel Dda Health Board (100)

Department: Ophthalmology

Location: Carmarthenshire

Salary: £18,402 to £21,798 pa

Job Type: Permanent

Staff Group: Administrative & Clerical

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Pay Band: 4

Working pattern:37.5 Hours/Week

Closing Date:9/11/2011

For further information

Please contact : Mr Richard Wintle 01267 227530/227749 or
Ann Pieniazek 01554 756567 Bleep 906

Please note that applications will only be accepted from staff employed with Hywel Dda Health Board, Volunteers registered with Hywel Dda Health Board, or applicants participating in work placements with Hywel Dda Health Board through an Employment/Skills Scheme through a Partner Organisation.

Please specify clearly in the Employment Section of your application form, what is your connection to HDHB. If it is not clear your application could be rejected.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology Department for a full time Intravitreal Therapy Service Co-ordinator.

The successful candidate will be responsible for: ensuring that Intravitreal Therapy activity (for wet macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic macular oedema) is captured and monitored within the Health Board in line with national standards, planning and setting up additional services as required, overseeing the smooth running of the service, and ensuring that the service has good communication links with the Hywel Dda Health Board and the Welsh Assembly Government. The post holder will also be responsible for undertaking administrative, data collection and audit duties within the Ophthalmology Unit.

The main service is based in Amman Valley Hospital, however this is a new, exciting and evolving service which in the future is likely to have some activity in Pembrokeshire and possibly Carmarthen / Llanelli.