Banks Registered Nurse

Chapter 2; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist ophthalmology training

Free on-site parking

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Job summary

Optegra is recruiting a Bank Registered Nurse to join our eye hospital in LS23, BD10 and YO26. This role offers flexible shifts to suit your availability and the chance to specialise in ophthalmology across diagnostics, pre-operative assessment and theatre support.

You will work with consultant ophthalmic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to support patients through cataract, glaucoma, refractive and medical retina pathways, from diagnostics to post-operative care.

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 Code of Conduct and the role of the CQC.

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

NMC registration

RGN

Post-qualification experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: LS23, BD10 and YO26

Contract type: Bank - flexible shifts

Pay: £21 - £32 per hour, depending on experience

Role Overview

Optegra is recruiting a Bank Registered Nurse to join our eye hospital in LS23, BD10 and YO26 . Optegra is one of the UK's leading specialist ophthalmology providers, treating patients across cataract, glaucoma, refractive and medical retina pathways.

This Bank Registered Nurse role offers shifts around your availability and the opportunity to build specialist eye care experience across diagnostics, pre-operative assessment and theatre support.

Pay and Shift Information

• £21 - £32 per hour, depending on experience
• Bank contract with flexible shifts to suit your availability

About the Opportunity

This is a strong move for an experienced Bank registered general nurse who wants to specialise in eye care while keeping control of their own diary. 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 a Bank Ophthalmic Nurse at Optegra Yorkshire 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

• £21 - £32 per hour, depending on experience
• Flexible bank shifts booked around your availability
• Specialist ophthalmology training and clinical development
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team and consultant-led environment
• Purpose-built Optegra eye hospital with up-to-date diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Free on-site parking