Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Treatment Centre

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Outwoods; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Zusammenfassung

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed ophthalmic nurse for an Outpatients and Casualty unit in England. The role runs Monday–Friday 8am–6pm and Saturday mornings 8am–1pm, with training provided for the suitable candidate.

You must be a Level 1 Registered General Nurse and ideally have ophthalmology experience. Sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a Level 1 Registered General Nurse.
• Experience in Ophthalmology preferred, but full training and support will be provided to the most suitable candidate.

Aufgaben

• Under take visual acuities and administer prescribed medications as directed by doctors.
• Communicate with patients and relatives to explain progress and ensure cooperation with treatment.
• Liaise with medical, paramedical staff and other agencies to ensure timely delivery of patient care.
• Assist with ophthalmic nursing procedures and casualty triage as required.
• Prepares clinical environment and assists with intravitreal injections and minor procedures.

Kenntnisse

Patient communication

Ausbildung

Level 1 Registered General Nurse

Jobbeschreibung

The unit comprises of an Outpatients Clinic and Casualty Department and is open Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday mornings 8am to 1pm.

• Under take visual Acuities and the administer prescribed medication as per doctor's instruction.
• Communicate regularly with patients and their relatives to promote and maintain understanding of progress and co-operation with treatment.
• Liaises with medical and paramedical staff and with other agencies, to ensure the timely delivery of patient care.
• Adapts to variations in the workload and emotional demands of the role.
• Pre-reads patient notes prior to clinic in order to identify any necessary interventions and plan workload accordingly.
• Carries out direct care interventions including ophthalmic nursing procedures and casualty triage, as required.
• Liaises with community nursing teams, Orthoptists, Opticians and other hospital teams, to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares the clinical environment and assists with Intravitreal Injections and minor procedures as required.

Closing date of applications: 3 November 2026 Date of interview: 17 November 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• You must be a Level 1 Registered General Nurse. Ideally you should have experience in Ophthalmology, however full training and support will be given to the most suitable and enthusiastic candidate.
• Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.
• The department is part of the main Hospital Trust but is housed in a purpose-built building providing a high standard of care for Ophthalmology patients, with an operating suite in the same unit.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.