Registered Nurse (Ophthalmology)

Rdehospital; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital as a Band 5 Nurse in the West of England Eye Unit. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Access to comprehensive occupational health services

Staff discounts on shopping and leisure options

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for ophthalmic care.
• Ability to coordinate patient flow and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow throughout the Outpatients Ophthalmology team.
• Assess patient needs and guide them through services.
• Participate in leadership development and specialist training.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Make a Difference in Ophthalmic Care: Band 5 Nurse Opportunity in West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital outpatients department.

Are you ready for an exciting challenge where you can truly make a difference in the lives of patients? The highly regarded West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join our busy Outpatients Ophthalmology team.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More about the role

Make a Difference in Ophthalmic Care: Band 5 Nurse Opportunity

West of England Eye Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Exeter, UK)

The highly regarded West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join our busy Outpatients Ophthalmology team. This dynamic role involves a significant amount of walking and standing as you coordinate patient flow throughout the unit.

As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside 10 Consultant Ophthalmologists and a range of skilled professionals, you will play a vital role in assessing patient needs and coordinating their journey through our services. This will involve being active on your feet, ensuring patients are guided efficiently and effectively.

This role offers fantastic opportunities for leadership development and specialist training. While experience in ophthalmology would be advantageous, we are dedicated to providing full training to the right candidate. The working hours for this position are primarily daytime hours, Monday to Saturday, with the possibility of including Sundays in the future. You will not be required to work night shifts. You will need to be adaptable and comfortable with the physical demands of the role, which includes moving between various clinic areas, the day surgery unit, and pre-operative assessment. Flexibility to work across these areas as needed is essential.

If you are a dynamic, friendly, and compassionate nurse with a passion for delivering the highest standards of ophthalmic care, and you are comfortable with a physically active role and the proposed working pattern, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking team and develop your career.

Working Pattern: Full time over 4 days per week which includes some Saturdays

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Jacqui Crump, Clinical Matron on [e-mail]

Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 5: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-536-10662
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 05 June, 2025
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered