Staff Nurse (Ophthalmology) AA

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Dunfermline is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their nursing team in Ophthalmology. The role requires delivering high-quality patient care across multiple sites in Fife, demanding excellent communication skills and teamwork. Key responsibilities include supporting outpatient clinics and cataract care, with a necessity to travel between hospital locations. Candidates must have knowledge of relevant healthcare systems and be legally entitled to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with patient care in an ophthalmology setting.
• Ability to travel between different hospital sites.
• Membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ophthalmology team providing care.
• Rotate across outpatient clinics and theatres.
• Use communication skills to work effectively with the team.

Skills

Knowledge of TrakCare

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

Healthcare Portal

Sci‑Store

Sci‑Gateway

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our nursing team in Ophthalmology. This role involves delivering a high standard of care to patients across Fife, rotating through the outpatient area, pre/post‑operative cataract care, and ophthalmology theatres. Travel between the four hospital sites will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Ophthalmology team to provide high quality patient care within the Fife area.
• Rotate across the Ophthalmology department, including outpatient clinics, cataract unit pre‑ and post‑op care, and theatres.
• Work within the team and independently, using excellent communication skills.
• Utilise systems such as TrakCare, Healthcare Portal, Sci‑Store, and Sci‑Gateway.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of TrakCare, Healthcare Portal, Sci‑Store, and Sci‑Gateway.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.
• Member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Legal entitlement to work in the United Kingdom; if not a UK or Irish national, you must confirm your right to work in your application.

Working Hours

0730–1800 hours Monday to Friday.

Contact Information

• Informal enquiries: Stacey Arnott (SCN) 01383 623623 ext 24080 – [e-mail]
• Pamela Harley (CN) 01383 623623 ext 20214 – [e-mail]
• Ashley Brannen (CN) 01383 623623 ext 20214 – [e-mail]

Equality, Diversity & Work‑to‑Work Statements

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. We fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions or those who are neurodivergent, and make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

To work in the United Kingdom, a valid UK visa or other legal status is required. Potential applicants who are not UK or Irish nationals must confirm their right to work before submitting an application. Sponsorship may be possible only if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the post meets salary thresholds.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.