Bank Registered Nurse

Chapter 2; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Specialist ophthalmology training and

Supportive multi-disciplinary team and

Purpose-built Optegra eye hospital

Job summary

Optegra Eye Hospital Guildford is seeking a Bank Registered Nurse with ophthalmology exposure to join our surgical care team. The role offers flexible shifts, the chance to gain specialist eye care experience across diagnostics, pre-operative assessment and theatre support, and a pathway to broader ophthalmic skills.

Desirable ophthalmology experience is welcome but not essential; full training is provided and the hospital supports continuous professional development in a consultant-led

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Minimum one year post-qualification nursing experience.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Awareness of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and the role of the CQC.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across diagnostic, pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative pathways.
• Carry out pre-operative assessments and diagnostic testing.
• Administer medicines and treatments in line with NMC standards.
• Give clear pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and carers.
• Assist with minor operations and support the theatre team.
• Provide initial emergency care within your level of competency.
• Maintain accurate, legible clinical documentation to NMC standards.
• Follow infection prevention, decontamination and clinical governance standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

NMC registration

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bank Registered Nurse – Ophthalmology | Optegra Eye Hospital Guildford, GU2

Location: Guildford GU2

Contract type: Bank

Hours: [Full time / Part time / Flexible shifts]

Salary: Up to £32 pounds depending on experience

Role Overview

Optegra is recruiting a bank registered nurse to join our eye hospital in Guildford GU2. Optegra is one of the UK's leading specialist ophthalmology providers, treating patients across cataract, glaucoma, refractive and medical retina pathways. Bank registered nurse role offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to build specialist eye care experience across diagnostics, pre-operative assessment and theatre support.

Ophthalmology experience is desirable but not essential — full training is provided.

Salary and Shift Information

• Pay is £21 - £32 an hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Based at Optegra Eye Healthcare GU2

About the Opportunity

This is a strong move for an experienced Registered General Nurse who wants to specialise in eye care. At Optegra you will work alongside consultant ophthalmic surgeons and a supportive multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients through cataract surgery, glaucoma, refractive treatment and medical retina pathways.

As an Ophthalmic Nurse at Optegra you will see patients through the whole journey — diagnostics, pre-assessment, surgery day and post-operative care — rather than one narrow stage of it.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across diagnostic, pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative pathways
• Carry out pre-operative assessments and diagnostic testing
• Administer medicines and treatments in line with NMC standards
• Give clear pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and carers
• Assist with minor operations and support the theatre team
• Provide initial emergency care within your level of competency
• Maintain accurate, legible clinical documentation to NMC standards
• Follow infection prevention, decontamination and clinical governance standards
• Mentor and support junior team members

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Minimum one year post-qualification nursing experience
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care
• Awareness of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and the role of the CQC
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General Surgery or Outpatients

You will ideally be someone who enjoys patient contact, works well in a team and stays calm in a busy clinical environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible shift patterns
• Specialist ophthalmology training and clinical development
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team and consultant-led environment
• Purpose-built Optegra eye hospital with up-to-date diagnostic equipment