Ophthalmic Practitioner (Bank) - Flexible Shifts

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Circle Health Group Limited is seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join Woodlands Hospital on a bank basis, delivering ophthalmic care and supporting busy periods. The role involves vision testing, IOP monitoring, post-operative care, and assisting with minor procedures under supervision.

Candidates should be a registered adult nurse with ophthalmic experience and be comfortable with private healthcare settings. Private benefits and development opportunities are noted in the advert.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

NMC registered

Ophthalmic nursing

Outpatient experience

Infection control

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Educación

Ophthalmic Nursing qualification

Willingness to undertake specialist training

Herramientas

OCT

Tonometry

Visual fields

Descripción del empleo

Circle Health Group Limited is seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join Woodlands Hospital on a bank basis, delivering ophthalmic care and supporting busy periods. The role involves vision testing, IOP monitoring, post-operative care, and assisting with minor procedures under supervision.

Candidates should be a registered adult nurse with ophthalmic experience and be comfortable with private healthcare settings. Private benefits and development opportunities are noted in the advert.