Ophthalmology Outpatient Nurse

18 Week Support Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a qualified professional to support outpatient ophthalmology services. Responsibilities include preparing patients for eye exams, documenting assessments, and using advanced ophthalmic equipment. Ideal for those looking for a weekend-only schedule to balance work and life. Experience with Visual Fields and OCT is essential.

Benefits

Modern outpatient environment

Work-life balance with weekend shifts

Use of state-of-the-art equipment

Qualifications

• Fully competent in using Visual Fields and OCT equipment.
• Ability to perform comprehensive history taking and visual acuity assessment.
• Experience in slit-lamp examination and Goldmann Applanation Tonometry.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical team in outpatient ophthalmology services.
• Prepare patients for eye examinations and assist during assessments.
• Capture diagnostic images and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Experience with Visual Fields

Competent in OCT

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

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.