Staff Nurse Ophthalmology
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Department and Theatres at Victoria Eye Unit. The role involves gaining experience across ophthalmology outpatients, day surgery, peripheral clinics, and specialist theatre services. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive induction and training to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills. The unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated nurse passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
Essential criteria
- First level Registered nurse
- Practice Assessor
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification within specialty or equivalent level of experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Venepuncture, IV Bolus administration and Peripheral Cannulation or willingness to learn
- Provide and receive complex/sensitive information
- Awareness of own development needs
- Leadership ability
- theatre or outpatient experience
- Experience within relevant clinical area
- General Outpatient experience
- Education & Qualifications
- First level Registered nurse
- Practice Assessor
- Post registration qualification within specialty or equivalent level of experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Venepuncture, IV Bolus administration and Peripheral Cannulation or willingness to learn
- Provide and receive complex/sensitive information
- Awareness of own development needs
- Leadership ability
- theatre or outpatient experience
- Experience within relevant clinical area
- General Outpatient experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Wye Valley NHS Trust
Staff Nurse Ophthalmology
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
The Victoria Eye Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly team within our Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmology Theatres.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding and expanding specialty, gaining experience across ophthalmology outpatients, day surgery, peripheral clinics, and specialist theatre services.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in ophthalmology theatres, ophthalmology outpatient services, or both. However, applicants with theatre or outpatient experience from other specialties are also encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be supported through a comprehensive induction programme, ongoing education, and competency-based training to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and are looking for a role that offers variety, professional development, and the opportunity to work across both ophthalmology theatres and department services, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must hold current UK NMC registration.
Main duties of the job
**The Victoria Eye Unit is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team within
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