Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a competent individual to support outpatient ophthalmology services. This role involves preparing patients for examinations, capturing diagnostic images, and ensuring documentation accuracy. Ideal candidates are fully competent in using Visual Fields and OCT equipment and are ready to deliver quality patient care. The position offers a weekend-only schedule, promoting a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Supportive modern environment

Work-life balance with weekend schedule

Use of state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment

Qualifications

• You must be fully competent in using Visual Fields equipment.
• You must be fully competent in using OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
• Experience in comprehensive history taking, visual acuity assessment, and slit-lamp examinations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team in delivering outpatient ophthalmology services.
• Prepare patients for eye examinations.
• Capture high-quality diagnostic images using ophthalmic equipment.
• Ensure timely documentation of patient assessments.

Skills

Competent in using Visual Fields equipment

Competent in using OCT

Comprehensive history taking

Visual acuity assessment

Slit-lamp examination

Goldmann Applanation Tonometry

Job description

Clinic Type:General Ophthalmology Outpatients

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the clinical team in delivering safe and efficient outpatient ophthalmology services
• Prepare patients for eye examinations and assist during assessments
• Capture high-quality diagnostic images using a range of ophthalmic equipment
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient assessments and test results
• Provide a reassuring and professional presence to patients throughout their care

About us

• Work in a supportive, modern outpatient environment
• Weekend-only schedule ideal for work-life balance
• Use state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment
• Be part of a team dedicated to outstanding patient outcomes

Job responsibilities

Essential Clinical Skills:

• Comprehensive history taking (general and ophthalmic)
• Visual acuity assessment (Snellen / LogMAR)
• Slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment
• Goldmann Applanation Tonometry (GAT)
• Van Herick angle assessment
• Pachymetry
• Safe assessment and administration of dilating drops

Person Specification

Experience

• You must be fully competent in using the following equipment:
• Visual Fields (e.g., Humphrey or equivalent)
• OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)

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.