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Trosolwg o'r swydd

This is a very exciting opportunity for a band 6 specialist nurse that encompasses both ophthalmic and rheumatology fields of care to support children who are undergoing treatment for uveitis and other similar autoimmune conditions. The role will require the successful candidate to help assess, instigate, manage, and care for children that require biologic and specialised treatment for this and similar conditions. It is a multifaceted role that requires excellent communication skills coupled with an exceptional knowledge of the treatment modalities to help the children and their families through this complex process.

The paediatric uveitis service has been in place in the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital for over 2 decades, the service is run in clinic by a multidisciplinary team including paediatric ophthalmic consultants supported by paediatric rheumatologists.

The service sees paediatric non-infectious inflammatory disease of idiopathic uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, sarcoidosis, granulomatosis of polyangiitis, and other autoimmune eye disease.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The role will be based both at the Manchester Royal Eye hospital and within the Rheumatology team with the Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital. The specialist nurse will be expected to support the teams in the clinic setting helping to organise treatment and instigate any supporting investigations and counselling. Much of the support will be in order for the patients and their families to be able to guide a path through the treatment process. It will require the specialist to be able to undertake investigations and monitor results. It will also ensure the safety of the children and contribute to the clinical governance process within the service.

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MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

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