Ophthalmic Nurse Fixed Term

Newmedica; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Ophthalmic Nurse to join their Bristol team. You will support patients through their surgical pathway, assist in theatre setup, and maintain high patient safety standards. The ideal candidate has a background in healthcare and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary between £36,000 and £38,000, along with benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or surgical environment advantageous.
• Strong clinical and administrative skills needed.
• Great communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through their full surgical pathway from admissions to discharge.
• Assist in preparing theatre and conducting safety checks.
• Maintain accurate records focused on patient safety.

Skills

EMR Systems

Hospital Experience

Acute Care

ICU Experience

Medication Administration

Nursing

Job description

Who Are We

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England providing outpatients appointments diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.

Your next role : Ophthalmic Nurse

We’re looking for dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse / Practitioner to join our Bristol theatre team on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2026. We are happy to consider full or part time applications; candidates will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.

Nurses / Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. You’ll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision so you’ll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

You’ll provide competent nurse provision including admission and discharge supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day you’ll help clean down the theatre and in all you do you’ll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

You will also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You’ll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with so our Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.

What you'll do

• Support patients through their full surgical pathway from admissions to theatre and discharge.
• Assist in preparing theatre, conducting safety checks and supporting the scrub nurse and theatre team.
• Provide patient care during discharge including information on post-surgical care and medication dispensing (following training and competencies).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation with a focus on patient safety.
• Put patients at ease working in a calm and process-driven way to deliver excellent care.

What were looking for

• Previous experience in a healthcare or surgical environment is an advantage.
• Proven clinical and or administrative skills with the enjoyment of the routine and rhythm of a process driven and regulated environment.
• A passion for healthcare and supporting patients.
• Committed to deliver consistently high standards of care to patients.
• Confident user of Office 365 and tech systems (training provided).
• Great communication skills both written and verbal.
• A team player mentality with a proactive solution-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with calm and clarity.
• An understanding of CQC standards (advantageous).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary : 36000 to 38000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave bank holidays pro-rata
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme 24 / 7 confidential support
• Perks & Discounts from eyewear to retail savings
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Be part of something bigger

This is more than just a job - its a chance to grow your career in a forward-thinking patient-first organisation that values your voice and invests in your future. If you’re ready to make a real difference and help transform eye care across the UK we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Newmedica.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description please contact

Key Skills

EMR Systems, Hospital Experience, Acute Care, ICU Experience, Dermal Fillers, Experience Administering Injections, Home Care, Nursing, Botox Experience, Critical Care Experience, Medication Administration, Tube Feeding

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary Salary : 36000 - 38000

Required Experience

Junior IC

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Newmedica we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people irrespective of gender age disability sexual orientation race language religion ethnic or social origin.