Registered Nurse

Optegra Eye Health Care; York and North Yorkshire; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous salary up to £39,330

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible & SMART working

Funded training and development

Blue Light Card discounts

Private healthcare

24/7 GP access

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

Résumé du poste

Optegra Eye Health Care in York is seeking an experienced Ward Nurse to join our private hospital team. You will provide excellent care to all patients, with responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite, and assisting with minor operations.

We offer a generous salary up to £39,330 per annum, matched pension contributions, 33 days annual leave, flexible and SMART working schemes, funded training and

Qualifications

• RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration.
• Experience with day surgery / theatre / outpatient settings.
• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Ophthalmology or perioperative care qualification desirable.

Responsabilités

• Participate in all aspects of ophthalmic service, including surgery.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite.
• Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers.
• Administer drugs and treatments per NMC guidelines.

Connaissances

Ward nurse

NMC RGn/Odp registration

Clinical assessment

Ophthalmic care

Formation

NMC registration

Ophthalmology/perioperative qualification

Description du poste

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private hospital in York. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

– Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £39,330 per annum dependent on experience

– Generous matched pension contributions

– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

– Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance

– Funded training and development – because we believe in our people

– Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment

– Annual STAR awards

– Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)

– Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family

– Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing

– Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

– Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients’ clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
• Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
• Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
• Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

Requirements

• RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
• Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting
• Minimum of two years post qualification experience
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.