Ward Nurse - Part Time

Optegra UK Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking an experienced Ward Nurse. The successful candidate will work 20 hours per week, supporting the Ophthalmic service including pre-operative and post-operative care. This role offers a salary up to £38,000 FTE and generous benefits including funded training, flexible working, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous salary up to £38,000 FTE

33 days annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Funded training and development programmes

Private Healthcare and 24/7 GP appointments

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-qualification experience.
• Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential problems during patient’s clinical pathway.
• Provide pre- and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration

Qualification in Ophthalmology or peri-operative care

Job description

Overview

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestigious private Colchester Eye Clinic. The successful Ward Nurse will be required to work 2 days each week (20 hours). This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fully funded training programs.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre‑operative assessment, peri‑operative and post‑operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.

About us

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

Benefits

• Generous salary (up to £38,000 FTE, dependent on experience)
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes to support work‑life balance
• Funded training and development programmes
• Celebration of anniversaries for loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and a 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free physiotherapy and counselling for wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Key Responsibilities

• Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patient’s clinical pathway that require Consultant/Surgeon input.
• Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
• Provide pre‑ and post‑operative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
• Provide clinical advice for patients within the level of competency.
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

Requirements

• RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions.
• Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting.
• Minimum of two years post‑qualification experience.
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or peri‑operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential.

Closing date

Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Person Specification

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.