# Band 6 Specialist Ophthalmic Nurse - Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-specialist-ophthalmic-nurse-ophthalmology/3ae40694-2e8a-4c31-89f3-87895d6de043 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-specialist-ophthalmic-nurse-ophthalmology/3ae40694-2e8a-4c31-89f3-87895d6de043.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday to Friday - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours worked over 5 days, Main site is Whittington hospital but will be required to work at Royal free hospital and St Pancras hospital also) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T15:13:11.982Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8017634 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8017634?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team based at the Whittington Hospital .  You will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing world-class care to a diverse range of ophthalmic patients. The role also provides opportunities for professional development, with a focus on developing skills to deliver  a nurse-led intravitreal injection service. The Royal Free Ophthalmic services are located  across 6 clinical sites based across London.  Delivering clinical care, diagnostic checks and treatments for both adult and paediatric patients across various services which include outpatients, eye casualty, day surgery and pre-operative assessment.   You will  be required  to work in an outpatient setting at Whittington hospital, Royal Free Hospital and St Pancras eye clinic . This post requires cross site cover, therefore, you must be flexible and adaptable to working at different clinical sites to support service needs. Qualification in Ophthalmic nursing is desirable. Possession of a full UK NMC registration with pin is essential. ### Main duties of the job The post holder must possess good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.   You will be designated to take charge of the department both in the out-patient and day surgery setting. To work collaboratively and cohesively with the multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families. Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients by delivering evidence based, individualised patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs. Deliver specialist nurse care encompassing nurse led clinics e.g. Intravitreal injections, Fundus Angiography,  Pre-operative assessment. To take an active role within clinical governance and quality framework, helping to embed the culture of continuous improvement. The role involves supervising junior staff,  teaching qualified and unqualified staff,  supporting development, progression and implementation of ophthalmic developments. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working for the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team based at the Whittington Hospital . You will have the opportunity to play a key role in providing world-class care to a diverse range of ophthalmic patients. The role also provides opportunities for professional development, with a focus on developing skills to deliver a nurse-led intravitreal injection service. The Royal Free Ophthalmic services are located across 6 clinical sites based across London. Delivering clinical care, diagnostic checks and treatments for both adult and paediatric patients across various services which include outpatients, eye casualty, day surgery and pre-operative assessment. You will be required to work in an outpatient setting at Whittington hospital, Royal Free Hospital and St Pancras eye clinic . This post requires cross site cover, therefore, you must be flexible and adaptable to working at different clinical sites to support service needs. Qualification in Ophthalmic nursing is desirable. Possession of a full UK NMC registration with pin is essential. ## Job Description The post holder must possess good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. You will be designated to take charge of the department both in the out-patient and day surgery setting. To work collaboratively and cohesively with the multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families. Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients by delivering evidence based, individualised patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs. Deliver specialist nurse care encompassing nurse led clinics e.g. Intravitreal injections, Fundus Angiography, Pre-operative assessment. To take an active role within clinical governance and quality framework, helping to embed the culture of continuous improvement. The role involves supervising junior staff, teaching qualified and unqualified staff, supporting development, progression and implementation of ophthalmic developments. ## Responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working for the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial post registration experience in Adult Nursing - Experience as a staff nurse Band 5 or higher in Ophthalmology - Demonstrates Clinical expertise relevant to Ophthalmology ### Qualifications **Essential** - 1st Level Adult Nursing Registration **Desirable** - Evidence of study/program in Ophthalmology - Achieved a Mentor or Practice Assessor qualification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Willingness to undertake Flexible working, including different shift patterns and cross site working ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of current advances in ophthalmology patient management - Knowledge & experience of using ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and IT systems - Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines - Ability to provide evidence of recent and continuing professional development relevant to Ophthalmology - Experience in managing challenging situations to a positive outcome - Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills **Desirable** - Evidence of Teaching others ### Royal Free World Class Values **Essential** - Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 640.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303806) - [person specification (pdf, 744.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303807) - [functional requirements (pdf, 144.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10303808) - [nursing and midwifery - benefits, about rfl, values and governing objectives (pdf, 388.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2755) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.