Ophthalmology Nurse Southampton

The Methodist Church in Britain; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible clinical sessions

Onboarding and compliance support

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is partnering with NHS Trusts to place ophthalmology nurses on a six-month fixed-term basis, working within multidisciplinary ophthalmology teams. Roles involve nursing care in clinics, patient assessment, procedural support and aftercare, with flexible sessions aligned to Trust demand and provider onboarding handled by 18 Week Support.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK as no visa sponsorship is offered, and sessions are arranged to fit both

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to ophthalmology patients attending services.
• Support clinics, procedures and the wider team alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists.
• Undertake nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout their care.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments.
• Assist with minor ophthalmic procedures where required.
• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Monitor patients after procedures and escalate concerns for review.
• Provide patient education and advice on treatment and aftercare.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
• Ensure patient safety, infection prevention and governance standards.

Skills

Ophthalmology nursing

Nursing care

Patient communication

Job description

This six-month fixed-term post places ophthalmology nurses with NHS Trusts across the UK through the insourcing services of 18 Week Support, working within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team. The work centres on nursing care in clinics: assessing and preparing patients, supporting procedures, monitoring them and providing aftercare, alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists. Sessions are flexible, offered as Trust demand and the nurse's availability allow, and 18 Week Support handles registration and onboarding. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services
• Support clinics, procedures and the wider team alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists
• Undertake nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout their care
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures and treatments
• Assist with minor ophthalmic procedures where required
• Administer medication and treatments within scope of practice
• Monitor patients after procedures and elevate concerns for clinical review
• Provide patient education and advice on treatment and aftercare
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
• Ensure patient safety, infection prevention and clinical governance standards are met
• Communicate with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
• Work in line with NHS Trust policies, professional standards and clinical guidelines

Experience

• Experience as an ophthalmology nurse

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Flexible clinical sessions
• Support through registration, compliance and onboarding