Registered Nurse Eye Centre

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital in Clydebank invites applications for a Registered Adult Nurse to join the Eye Centre Team, delivering ophthalmology outpatient, theatre and pre/post-operative care.

You will provide patient‑centred care, advocate for patients and families, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, dignified care throughout the patient journey. Ophthalmology experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with a First Level nursing degree.
• Ophthalmology theatre and/or clinic experience desirable.
• Flexible working options may be available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care in ophthalmology outpatient, theatre and pre/post-operative settings.
• Act as patient advocate and ensure safe, dignified care throughout the patient journey.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support patients and service delivery.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Education

First Level nursing degree

Job description

About Us

At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we’re proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. As a modern, national facility with state‑of‑the‑art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.

We are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our Eye Centre Team, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to patients accessing specialist ophthalmology services. The Eye Centre provides outpatient, theatre and pre/post-operative services and plays an important role in supporting patients throughout their ophthalmology journey.

About the Role

As part of the Eye Centre team, you will work within a multidisciplinary environment to provide high standards of care to patients undergoing assessment, treatment and surgery for ophthalmic conditions. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and with dignity throughout the patient journey.

The Eye Centre is a bespoke, purpose built center, integrating Ophthalmology Out-Patient Clinics, Pre & post Op areas and Ophthalmology Theatres. The unit aims to ensure a high level of quality and provision of elective Cataract services to meet the demands of an aging population.

About You

The post holder should possess a caring and compassionate demeanor towards patients and staff, good communication skills, and display a “Can Do” attitude. The post holder must be able to priorities conflicting demands to deliver patient and service needs.

You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to adapt to changing service demands while maintaining a high standard of patient care. You will have a commitment to continuous professional development and a genuine passion for supporting patients throughout their ophthalmology treatment journey.

The Eye Centre Clinical Education and Nurse Management Team will support the successful candidate to achieve all aspects of the role requirements.

We are looking for a Registered Adult Nurse with a First Level nursing degree (or equivalent). Ophthalmology theatre and/or clinic experience is desirable but not essential.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.