Staff Nurse, Ophthalmology

NHS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for dynamic staff nurses to join their Ophthalmology team. This position includes supervising junior staff and ensuring excellence in patient care. New graduates and experienced nurses are encouraged to apply for this permanent role with flexible working options. Training opportunities and access to the NHS Pension Scheme are provided.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Access to onsite childcare provisions

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrates passion for excellence.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues.
• Able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing practice and delivery of patient care.
• Act as a role model for the team.
• Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Basic adult life support

Practice Supervisor and Assessor qualification

Job description

Job summary

The Ophthalmology Team is looking for dynamic staff nurses to work within this fast-expanding department at Ashford and St Peters NHS FT and Woking.

The Ophthalmology Unit sees a whole range of ophthalmic conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, minor procedures and nurse-led clinics. On the Ophthalmology Suite a whole range of ophthalmic day surgery is carried out including cataracts, ocular plastic, corneal and Surgical retinal surgery.

Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development.

We welcome applications from new graduates as well as experienced ophthalmic nurses, or maybe you are looking for your first nursing role within the NHS and are looking to develop your nursing career or maybe you are an internal candidate looking for experience in a speciality. Wherever you are in nursing journey we would love to hear from you.

In return we offer opportunities for training and development, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, NHS discounts, and opportunities for flexible working and access to onsite childcare provisions.

Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to work autonomously within the Ophthalmology department in Outpatient, day surgery at Ashford and St Peters and Woking.

You will be Communicating with patients is a main part of this role, providing them with essential information surrounding their upcoming surgery and clinical diagnosis. You are expected to support other junior nurses and Health care support workers in their role and assist in their training.

Good communication skills to be used within the Multidisciplinary team and Admin support. Including legible documentation as per NMC code of conduct

Responsible for the safe custody of medication and safe administration of the prescribed medication.

Take charge of the Unit in the absence of the Eye Unit Sister or their deputies on a shift basis and to supervise junior registered and unregistered staff.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year pa inc HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM3878-MH

Job locations

St Peters, Ashford and Woking

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Job description Job responsibilities

To supervise nursing practice and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit policies and procedures.

Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.

Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets in conjunction with the Eye Unit Sister/Matron Specialist Surgery

Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and practice.

Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs.

With the Eye Unit Sister and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

Be aware of and contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse. Report and suspicions of abuse to the Eye Unit Sister and their deputies, or in their absence Matron Specialist Surgery or Site Coordinator.

The Eye Unit operates five days a week; therefore successful candidates need to be able to work different shift patterns covering The Ophthalmology service between the hours of 7.15am to 7pm, depending on location

For further information about this post, please contact: Sister Miriam Villaescusa or Charge nurse Toni Varghese via email on [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

To supervise nursing practice and the delivery of patient care in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust/Unit policies and procedures.

Act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.

Participate in planning and implementation of quality initiatives and targets in conjunction with the Eye Unit Sister/Matron Specialist Surgery

Be conversant with current emergency resuscitation techniques and fire regulations and procedures both in theory and practice.

Ensure the safe custody and administration of drugs.

With the Eye Unit Sister and their deputies ensure that clinical and housekeeping practice follows policies/procedures designed to prevent hospital acquired infection.

Be aware of and contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse. Report and suspicions of abuse to the Eye Unit Sister and their deputies, or in their absence Matron Specialist Surgery or Site Coordinator.

The Eye Unit operates five days a week; therefore successful candidates need to be able to work different shift patterns covering The Ophthalmology service between the hours of 7.15am to 7pm, depending on location

For further information about this post, please contact: Sister Miriam Villaescusa or Charge nurse Toni Varghese via email on [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Person Specification ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR AND VALUES Essential

• Always puts patients first
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Takes pride in their work and their team
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

QUALIFICATIONS AND FURTHER TRAINING Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Basic adult life support
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor qualification
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.

Desirable

• Ophthalmic diploma or other relevant ophthalmic courses

EXPERIENCE Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role.

KNOWLEDGE Desirable

• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives

SKILLS Essential

• Good communication skills
• IT skills

Person Specification ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR AND VALUES Essential

• Always puts patients first
• Willing and able to take personal responsibility
• Demonstrates passion for excellence
• Takes pride in their work and their team
• Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
• Supports learning and development of self and others
• Supports and promotes equality and diversity

QUALIFICATIONS AND FURTHER TRAINING Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Basic adult life support
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor qualification
• Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development.

Desirable

• Ophthalmic diploma or other relevant ophthalmic courses

EXPERIENCE Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management.
• You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role.

KNOWLEDGE Desirable

• Trust vision, values and strategic objectives

SKILLS Essential

• Good communication skills
• IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters, Ashford and Woking

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Peters, Ashford and Woking

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)