Ophthalmology Specialist Nurse

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment partner is seeking an experienced Ophthalmology Specialist Nurse for a full-time permanent position at an Acute Hospital in Bath. Responsibilities include managing outpatient clinics and providing clinical advice about Ophthalmology. Applicants must be registered nurses with NMC registration, have two years of recent Ophthalmology experience, and be eligible to work in the UK. Competitive benefits include a personal pension plan and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Personal pension plan

Employee discount scheme

Life assurance

Bike to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Two years of current or recent Ophthalmology experience.
• Extensive Ophthalmology knowledge.
• Eligibility to undertake employment in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage ophthalmology outpatient clinics including minor operations.
• Provide expert clinical advice regarding Ophthalmology care.
• Assess and evaluate patients' nursing needs.

Skills

Ophthalmology care

Clinical assessment and evaluation

Patient care management

Use of diagnostic machines

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC registration

Tools

Biometry

OCT

Pentacam

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from experienced Ophthalmology Specialist Nurses to join the Outpatient Department at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Bath, Somerset.

You will

• Manage the ophthalmology outpatient clinics, including minor operations, liaising with multi professional colleagues to deliver an Ophthalmology outpatient service that facilitates high quality patient care
• Provide expert clinical advice to staff and patients regarding Ophthalmology care and services
• Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients nursing needs including the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of care delivery according to changing health care needs
• Competently operate Biometry, OCT, Pentacam, and Visual Field machines
• You will be proficient in the following: Visual Acuity tests, Biometry measurements, OCT Macula and Glaucoma scans, Pentacam scans, Visual Field tests, assisting with Intravitreal Injections and assisting with minor eyelid procedures.

Hours and Environment

This is a full-time permanent post but we are open to hearing from candidates seeking to negotiate a part-time hours opportunity. The outpatient department is open 8am – 8pm Monday to Saturday, shifts are variable according to the needs of the Ophthalmology service.

This is an award-winning hospital, led by some of the South-West's most experienced consultants supported by 24/7 RMO cover on-site. Rated 'outstanding' for caring - this unique centre of excellence was a long-established independent sector hospital, acquired through investment by the NHS in June 2021.

The Hospital has 28 en-suite single inpatient beds, 22 day-case beds, and 5 ambulatory care beds. Facilities include: 9 consulting rooms, 4 state-of-the-art operating theatres (2 with laminar flow), a JAG accredited Endoscopy suite, a dedicated cardiology suite and intervention treatment room. The dedicated physiotherapy department has a gym and four treatment rooms. The Digital diagnostic unit includes CT, MRI, General X-ray and Ultrasound.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration
• Two years current or recent Ophthalmology experience
• Extensive Ophthalmology knowledge and a willingness to share information and support non-Ophthalmology colleagues in the service
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team as required
• Eligibility to undertake employment in the UK, not requiring a new Certificate of Sponsorship

Benefits

• Personal pension plan
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Private medical insurance

About the Consultancy

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Healthcare staff, including Registered Nurses. As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.