Ophthalmic Practitioner – Flexible Bank Shifts

Woodlands Hospital; Tees Valley; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join the Ophthalmology team on a bank/as‑and‑when‑required basis. You will assist with ophthalmic investigations, provide pre-/post-operative support and help with diagnostic tests, alongside maintaining high patient care standards.

The role requires RN (Adult) with valid NMC registration and experience in ophthalmology or related settings. Private healthcare familiarity is a plus, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in ophthalmology outpatient, day surgery or ophthalmic nursing.
• Competency in diagnostic equipment such as OCT, tonometry and visual fields.
• Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake specialist training.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Patient interaction

Infection control

Medication safety

Clinical documentation

Outpatient/Day surgery experience

Ophthalmic nursing

Formation

Ophthalmic Nursing qualification

Willingness for specialist training

Outils

Ophthalmic diagnostic equipment (OCT)

Tonometry

Visual fields

Description du poste

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join the Ophthalmology team on a bank/as‑and‑when‑required basis. You will assist with ophthalmic investigations, provide pre-/post-operative support and help with diagnostic tests, alongside maintaining high patient care standards.

The role requires RN (Adult) with valid NMC registration and experience in ophthalmology or related settings. Private healthcare familiarity is a plus, with a competitive hourly rate.