Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology

Wirral; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse in Ophthalmology for a part-time role (21.25 hours per week). The post involves supporting patient journeys through the Eye Clinic, contributing to assessments and invasive procedures, and ensuring patients are well informed at every step.

The role requires NHS experience, professional registration, and the ability to manage an acute workload while delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced ophthalmology service.

Qualifications

• Awareness of evidence based practice.
• Good organisational/time management skills.
• Ability to deal with an acute workload.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork.
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others.
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written).
• Able to deal with conflict.
• Able to advise and support the team.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Teaching Experience.
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff.
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages.
• Managerial/Clinical Skills.
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty.
• Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice.
• Competent in organising own workload and that of others.
• Good problem solving abilities.
• Good time management.
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the patient journey of care through the clinic.
• Provide assessments and support invasive procedures.
• Ensure the patient is informed through each step of assessment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 21.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 2 x 8.5 hour shifts and 1 x 4.25 hour shift.) Job ref 408-26-752

Site Arrowe Park Hosptial Town Wirral Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

The Eye Clinic is the largest Outpatients Department in the Trust and we treat patients of all age groups.

Ophthalmic care is a fast paced service. Ophthalmology demand is constantly increasing due to an ageing population and treatment changes becoming more available, allowing more eye conditions to be treated long term.

Main duties of the job

The staff nurses role is to participate in the patients journey of care through the clinic. Most of our patients will have multiple appointments within one clinic visit.

The nurses role will provide a variety of assessment, supporting invasive procedures and ensuring the patient is informed through each step of their assessment.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of evidence based practice
• Good organisational/time management skills
• Ability to deal with an acute workload
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
• Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
• Ability to problem solve
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to deal with conflict
• Able to advise and support the team
• Act as a positive role model
• Teaching Experience
• Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
• Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
• Managerial/Clinical Skills
• Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
• Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
• Competent in organising own workload and that of others
• Good problem solving abilities
• Good time management
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

• Evidence of Professional Development
• Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
• Experience of maintaining accurate records
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
• Act as Practice Supervisor
• Willing to Undertake Practice Assessor Training
• Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
• Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
• NHS Experience
• Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy is subject to an application cap. Once the cap is reached, the vacancy will automatically close and move to the shortlisting stage.
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.

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