Ophthalmic Practitioner (Bank) - Eye Care Specialist

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Circle Health Group is seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join the Woodlands Hospital team in Darlington on a bank basis. You will cover shifts as and when required, supporting ophthalmology clinical and diagnostic activities.

The role requires an NMC-registered adult nurse with ophthalmic nursing experience and competency in tests like OCT and tonometry. Training opportunities and private healthcare knowledge encouraged.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in outpatient, day surgery, or ophthalmic nursing.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.
• Good understanding of infection control, medication safety, and clinical documentation.
• Previous experience in an ophthalmology setting.
• Competency in diagnostic equipment (e.g., OCT, tonometry, visual fields).
• Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake specialist training.
• Experience supporting minor procedures or laser treatments.
• Familiarity with private healthcare systems or electronic health record platforms.

Responsabilités

• Assist with the assessment and care of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, treatments, and procedures.
• Carry out ophthalmic observations such as vision testing, instillation of eye drops, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, and pupil assessments.
• Support pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g. cataract, glaucoma, retinal procedures).
• Assist in or perform diagnostic tests such as OCT scans, visual field tests, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography (depending on training).
• Support consultants and clinicians in minor procedures and laser treatments by preparing clinical areas and equipment.
• Monitor patients during procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and clear documentation.

Connaissances

Ophthalmic nursing experience

Communication skills

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Formation

NMC registered/Adult Nursing

Outils

OCT

Tonometry

Visual fields

Fundus photography

Angiography

Description du poste

Circle Health Group is seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join the Woodlands Hospital team in Darlington on a bank basis. You will cover shifts as and when required, supporting ophthalmology clinical and diagnostic activities.

The role requires an NMC-registered adult nurse with ophthalmic nursing experience and competency in tests like OCT and tonometry. Training opportunities and private healthcare knowledge encouraged.