Registered Nurse

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hull is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse for the Ophthalmology Department, focusing on pre-operative assessment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-focused care and have opportunities for professional development in ophthalmology. Responsibilities include working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and participating in nurse-led clinics. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience or a strong interest in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with appropriate qualifications.
• Previous ophthalmic or pre-operative assessment experience preferred.
• Willingness to receive training in ophthalmic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, patient-focused care.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in evidence-based practice.
• Manage the workload of other staff if needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification

Ophthalmic nursing qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse

The closing date is 21 December 2025

The Ophthalmology Department HRI has a vacancy for a dynamic and highly motivated Registered Nurse. The post is within the pre-operative assessment team. We are dedicated to providing a high standard of patient focused care using up-to-date technology in a well-equipped, purpose-built modern facility.

We actively support professional development and successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills to deliver excellent patient care.

Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to expand their scope of professional practice and participate in a variety of nurse-led clinics.

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to the delivery of high quality, patient‑focused care.
• Work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team to promote service needs.
• Participate in evidence‑based practice and work under own initiative.
• Use excellent communication skills.
• Show previous ophthalmic or pre-operative assessment experience, or a genuine interest with willingness to receive training.
• Manage workload of other staff (if indicated).

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Registered Mentor
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Ophthalmic nursing qualification

Experience

• Interest in ophthalmology
• Previous experience in an ophthalmic setting

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

• Mandatory training
• Basic knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment involved
• Basic leadership skills
• Comprehensive understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology, ophthalmic conditions, their treatments and the equipment involved

Special Attributes and other

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to manage the workload of other staff

Other Requirements

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required
• Ability to cover/change shifts at short notice

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.

Contact

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Carole Elliott‑Croft – Ophthalmic Pre‑assessment Sister.

Email: [e-mail]

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital for NLAG, and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.