The closing date is 10 August 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per annum, pro rata
Job summary
We are seeking an passionate and hard-working Registered Nurse or Ophthalmic Theatre Practitioner to join our Eye Treatment Centre team. This role primarily involves working in our eye theatres, assisting with a range of surgeries including cataracts, oculoplastics, strabismus, corneal, and glaucoma procedures. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to rotate into various areas of the Eye Treatment Centre, including clinics, the ward, and the intravitreal injection service.
Join our dedicated team and be part of an innovative Eye Treatment Centre that sees over 200 patients daily for a variety of eye conditions. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your skills and expertise will be nurtured and valued. With opportunities to rotate through different areas of the centre, you will gain diverse experience and continue to develop professionally. We are committed to providing comprehensive training, so even if you are new to ophthalmic care, you will receive the support you need to succeed. If you are passionate about eye care and thrive in a rewarding setting, we would love to have you on our team.
Main duties of the job
Assist in Ophthalmic Surgeries: You will be directly involved in a variety of surgical procedures, including cataracts, oculoplastics, strabismus, corneal, and glaucoma surgeries. Your role will involve preparing the operating room, managing surgical instruments, and providing critical support to the surgical team.
Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Your responsibilities will include preparing patients for surgery and providing post-operative care, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care throughout their recovery process.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care. Your ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team is crucial.
Continuous Learning and Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest practices and advancements in ophthalmic care.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC/HPC Registration
- Current BLS
- Working toward completion of ILS course
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Experience of Ophthalmology within the theatre environment
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Interest and insight into a high volume, fast turnover work environment
- Recent relevant experience in acute care
- Experience at working within a MDT.
- Experience in delivering health education to patients.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- oProven ability in clinical skills
- oGood communication skills
- oExcellent organisation and time management
- oAbility to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
- oMaintain / update knowledge of current clinical best practice / clinical audit / research and IT skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- oTeam worker, who can prioritise effectively and to work autonomously when required.
- oFlexible and adaptable, motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- oAwareness of own limitations
- oAbility to use initiative, referring key decisions as appropriate and understanding aim limitations.
- oReliable and punctual
- oAttention to detail.
- oPolite, respectful, and professional attitude and behaviour towards staff members, patients, and relatives
- oOrganisational skills
- oMotivated and enthusiastic
- oAble to influence others and lead as a role model.
- oAwareness of the need to maintain confidentially and abide to the data protection act
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).