Bank Ward Nurse

Optegra; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Optegra Eye Hospital in Birmingham is seeking a Bank Ward Nurse to join our private ophthalmic surgical team. This is a zero-hour, temporary part-time role offering flexible shifts across the theatre and ward.

You will provide skilled clinical and peri-operative care as part of the operating theatre team, with responsibility for ophthalmic pathways, with emphasis on patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Be a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Have a current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions.
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care.
• Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre, minimum of one year.
• Have knowledge in private and operation settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team.
• Peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.

Skills

Nursing care

Ophthalmic perioperative care

Team collaboration

Patient care excellence

Education

RN or ODP qualification

Ophthalmology perioperative care qualification

Job description

Title: Bank Ward Nurse

Job location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Postcode: B4 7ET

Country: United Kingdom

Advertised salary: £19.00 to £30.00

Native salary period: Hour

Contract: Temporary Part time

Hours:

Closing date: 2026-09-30T22:59:59.000Z

Optegra has an exciting job opportunity for a Bank Ward Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team in our prestige private Birmingham eye Hospital. This is a zero hour contract offering flexible shifts.

Company Overview
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

The Role You will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic Surgical pathway at Optegra. It goes without saying that you’ll be passionate about provide excellent care to all patients. You will have specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. This will also include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.

What You’ll Need

• Be a Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Have a current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care
• Previous experience in an Ophthalmology Theatre, minimum of one year
• Have knowledge in private and operation settings.

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision.

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.