Ophthalmology Registered Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse (Band 5) to join the Ophthalmology Day Care unit at the Western Eye Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients with various ophthalmic conditions and participating in the multi-disciplinary team for patient treatment and care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Newly qualified minimum 6 months experience in acute setting.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, effective specialized care to all patients.
• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them independently.
• Be flexible and provide cover for any area as requested within the Trust.

Skills

Analytical skills

Basic IT Skills

Ability to carry out various diagnostic tests

Education

NMC registered Nurse

Job description

Job summary

We currently have a post available in our busy and constantly evolving Ophthalmology Day care unit- department and we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dedicated Registered Nurse. Band 5 to join our team of nurses and staff.

The DCU on Alex Cross ward to deliver special care for ophthalmic surgery including elective and emergency services. Patient care/ day care unit facilities to these patients admitted at Western Eye Hospital. The Western provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist ophthalmic facilities and is equipped with some of the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.

The Western Eye Hospital forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in the heart of Paddington, an area which is set to become one of the capital's most attractive and vibrant centres.

In this role you will provide the best possible nursing care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will have the opportunity to work in all the outpatient departments and there is scope to work in the other areas of the Hospital. You will develop skills in many of the diagnostic tests that our patients require.

There will be an opportunity to be rotate cross Sites within Ophthalmology Services.

Main duties of the job

• To provide high quality, effective, specialised and individualised care to all patients
• To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision
• To ensure, at all times, that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area as requested within the Trust.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1921

Job locations

Western Eye Hospital

153-173 Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5QH

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered Nurse.

Desirable

• Ophthalmic course/module.
• Evidence of continuing professional Practice.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of professional Conduct.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Awareness of Audit and Research.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to carry out various diagnostic /investigative tests.

Desirable

• Have an interest in professional development.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye.
• Mentoring skills.

Experience Essential

• Newly qualified minimum 6 months experience in acute setting / medical / surgical nursing

Desirable

• Ophthalmic nursing experience.
• Ophthalmic imaging experience.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered Nurse.

Desirable

• Ophthalmic course/module.
• Evidence of continuing professional Practice.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of professional Conduct.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Awareness of Audit and Research.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to carry out various diagnostic /investigative tests.

Desirable

• Have an interest in professional development.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye.
• Mentoring skills.

Experience Essential

• Newly qualified minimum 6 months experience in acute setting / medical / surgical nursing

Desirable

• Ophthalmic nursing experience.
• Ophthalmic imaging experience.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

153-173 Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5QH

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

153-173 Marylebone Road

London

NW1 5QH

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)