Ophthalmic Staff Nurse - Part-Time Leader & Mentor

UHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday pro rata

Generous pension

Job summary

UHS Eye Outpatients is seeking a motivated Band 5 Nurse with an interest in Ophthalmology to join a large team across Southampton and Lymington. You will assess visual acuity, support medicines management, and guide junior staff through ophthalmic care.

The role is part-time (30 hours/week) for 9 months (maternity cover) with in-house ophthalmic training. UHS provides flexible working, NHS discounts, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Band 5 nurse with interest in Ophthalmology; in-house training to develop ophthalmic knowledge and skills.
• Highly motivated, trustworthy, professional and reliable.
• Ability to teach, empower and coach staff to support learning and development.
• Commitment to equality and diversity and flexible approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' visual acuity and determine next steps in their journey.
• Support unregistered nurses with medicines management and instillation of eye drops per SOP.
• Prepare patients for invasive procedures including cannulation.
• Administer intra-venous drugs and venesection as directed.
• Lead and guide small teams; coordinate the department with support from the Nurse in charge.
• Maintain health, safety and security for self and others; contribute to service improvements.
• Provide information to colleagues to aid development and learning.
• Contribute to learning environment for staff and learners.
• Establish effective communication with a range of people in appropriate formats.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching staff

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Nursing qualification (Band 5)

Job description

UHS Eye Outpatients is seeking a motivated Band 5 Nurse with an interest in Ophthalmology to join a large team across Southampton and Lymington. You will assess visual acuity, support medicines management, and guide junior staff through ophthalmic care.

The role is part-time (30 hours/week) for 9 months (maternity cover) with in-house ophthalmic training. UHS provides flexible working, NHS discounts, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.