Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK hospital is seeking a highly motivated nurse to join their Ophthalmology Nursing Team. The role involves supporting various clinics, performing diagnostic tests, and facilitating treatment procedures. Opportunities for development and training in Ophthalmology are provided, making this a great position for those interested in advancing their nursing career. Benefits include flexible working, counselling services, and access to various staff networks.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Free counselling service

NHS Pension scheme

Access to Wagestream

Support for staff affected by Menopause

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Ophthalmology is highly desirable but not obligatory.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual field tests and fundal photography.
• Support various clinics including general ophthalmology and eye casualty.
• Facilitate intravitreal injection and eye laser clinics.

Skills

Interest in Ophthalmology

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic nurse to join our Ophthalmology Nursing Team. The Ophthalmology Outpatient Department is situated within the recently developed £3 million West Norfolk Eye Centre at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - a dedicated Ophthalmology unit with excellent patient and staff facilities. A genuine interest in Ophthalmology is essential. Previous experience of working in Ophthalmology is highly desirable, however not obligatory as full training will be given to the right candidate. Joining the Ophthalmology Department will give you great potential for future development opportunities. A future increase in Nurse-Led clinical roles and progression towards Specialist Nurse roles are within reach of the successful candidate.

Key training and responsibilities

If required, training will be provided in the following key areas to fulfil the requirements of the role:

• Virtual glaucoma review clinics, including performing visual field tests & fundal photography.
• Macular degeneration diagnostic and treatment clinic work, including OCT scans.
• Working within the main eye outpatient department to support the array of clinics within the speciality including general ophthalmology, eye casualty, paediatrics, epiphora, medical retina, vitro-retinal, ocular plastics, cataract and glaucoma.
• Supporting the provision of intravitreal injection within the clinic treatment room, eye laser clinics and ocular pre-assessment service.
• Admn & Clerical staff may be required to act as Loggists for a major incident.
• Everyone within the Trust has or will shortly need to have a minimum level of skill for computer literacy for their day-to-day work as we become more digitally mature. Therefore all staff should be computer literate.

About the Trust and role context

We are an NHS Trust serving around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and our facilities include education and training facilities and modern centres. We are undergoing a major digital transformation including a new electronic patient record (EPR) from 2026 to improve care.

Benefits

We offer our staff a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to Wagestream - an app-based service that provides instant earned wage access
• Support and advice for staff affected by either Peri-Menopause or Menopause
• Opportunity to join our Staff Networks including Armed Forces, REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage), Disability and LGBTQ+ networks. We are committed to being a menopause friendly employer.