Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology to join their team at Furness General Hospital. The role involves caring for patients in various clinics and requires effective communication and clinical skills. Opportunities for in-house training and specialized courses are available. The position is part-time, with a commitment to excellence and diversity within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification and Mentoring/Assessing Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients in various ophthalmic clinics, including emergencies and laser treatments.
• Completing ophthalmic competencies necessary for effective department work.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teaching and mentoring skills

Education

First-level Registered Nurse

Post-registration clinical course

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

The closing date is 27 May 2025

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area encompassing the Furness peninsula, Lancaster city, and the Lake District.

We currently have a vacancy for a 32-hour part-time registered nurse in Ophthalmology at Furness General Hospital.

We provide comprehensive acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 around Morecambe Bay. As one of the area's largest employers, with approximately 6,000 staff across five sites—Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre, and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe)—we are committed to excellence and diversity.

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmology department cares for patients of all ages attending various ophthalmic clinics, including Doctor/Nurse led clinics on all sites. You will work in general and specialised clinics, including emergencies, laser treatments, nurse-led assessments, and support day care surgical lists.

You will undergo in-house training in Ophthalmic Nursing care and development, with opportunities to undertake specialised courses in the future.

You will be expected to complete ophthalmic competencies necessary to work effectively in the department.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practices, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various consultant-led services.

WGH provides general hospital services and an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions like minor injuries and illnesses.

All three hospitals provide planned care such as outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day-case, and inpatient surgeries, along with outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and main duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Visit our website for more info: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

• First-level Registered Nurse
• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/Assessing Qualification, NVQ Assessors Award
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to undertake clinical skills relevant to the specialty
• Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Post-registration clinical course relevant to the area
• Previous experience in the designated area
• Experience as a shift team leader
• Effective teaching and mentoring skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro-rata where applicable.