Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated nurse to join their Ophthalmology Nursing Team. This role offers training and the chance to work in a dedicated Ophthalmology unit, supporting various clinics and procedures. The ideal candidate should have a genuine interest in Ophthalmology and will benefit from ample opportunities for professional growth. Applications are open until September 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Ophthalmology is essential.
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology is desirable but not obligatory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in virtual glaucoma review clinics and perform tests.
• Work in the main outpatient department supporting various clinics.
• Assist with intravitreal injections and laser clinics.

Skills

Interest in Ophthalmology

Ability to perform visual field tests

Experience in clinical roles

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.

Responsibilities and Training

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.

• 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.

About The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and TeamQEH

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

About the Organisation and Location

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Application and Closing

For further information and details of the post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.