Ophthalmology Nurse Southampton

18 Week Support Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

18 Week Support Limited is seeking experienced Ophthalmology Nurses to support NHS Trusts across the UK through insourcing services. The role offers flexible clinical sessions and opportunities across NHS Trust requirements, with onboarding support provided by 18 Week Support.

The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary ophthalmology teams, providing patient care, assisting with procedures, and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with NHS policies and standards.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with ophthalmology clinical practice.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Strong teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services.
• Support Consultants and the multidisciplinary team during clinics and procedures.
• Undertake nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout care.
• Prepare patients for ophthalmology examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Administer medications within professional scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and ensure safety and infection control.

Skills

Ophthalmology nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

18 Week Support is seeking experienced Ophthalmology Nurses to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing services

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team providing high quality patient care and supporting NHS Trusts to increase clinical capacity and manage patient demand

This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available according to NHS Trust requirements and the nurses availability

18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services

The role will involve supporting ophthalmology clinics assisting with patient assessments preparing patients for procedures monitoring patients and providing appropriate aftercare

The nurse will work closely with Consultant Ophthalmologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate clinical records follow relevant clinical guidelines and work in accordance with NHS Trust policies and professional standards

This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available across NHS Trusts depending on service requirements and the nurses availability

About us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Job responsibilities

Provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services

Support Consultant Ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team during clinics and procedures

Undertake appropriate nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout their care

Prepare patients for ophthalmology examinations procedures and treatments

Assist with minor ophthalmic procedures where required

Administer medication and treatments within professional scope of practice

Monitor patients following procedures and identify any concerns requiring clinical review

Provide appropriate patient education and advice regarding treatment and aftercare

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records

Ensure patient safety infection prevention and clinical governance standards are maintained

Communicate effectively with patients relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team

Work in accordance with NHS Trust policies professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines

Sponsorship

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 18 Week Support does not provide visa sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.