Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Aptitudes
Professional/role model Flexible
- Aptitudes
Good interpersonal skills
- Aptitudes
Ability to motivate others and maintain own motivation
- Aptitudes
Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Equality and Diversity Policy.
- Aptitudes
Communicate with patients and relatives demonstrating compassion and a professional approach
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered ODP/ AHP with current HCPC registration
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
Evidence of relevant post registration professional development
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in clinical setting
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for nursing and quality care for patients
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
Interest in Ophthalmology
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
Completion of required Trust mandatory training updates
- Qualifications and Role Specific Knowledge
Completion of work based learning nursing modules
Job overview
Band 5 Registered Nurse – Ophthalmology
9 Months Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop specialist skills in a rewarding and supportive environment?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our expanding Ophthalmology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our outpatient clinics, Eye Care Centre and day surgery services, caring for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and urgent eye presentations.
Whether you already have experience in ophthalmology or are looking to develop a specialist career, we offer a structured induction programme, in post training and ongoing support to help you build advanced clinical knowledge and practical skills within this highly specialised field.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients attending ophthalmology outpatient clinics, Eye Care Centre and day surgery services.
Undertake ophthalmic assessments, investigations and treatments including visual acuity, visual fields and OCT testing.
Support patients throughout their pathway from admission and pre-operative assessment through to discharge.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and participate in the departmental on-call rota.
Support students, new staff and unregistered colleagues while maintaining excellent patient-centred care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Commitment to delivering high quality patient-centred care.
Interest in developing specialist ophthalmology skills and knowledge.
Previous ophthalmology experience.
Evidence of post-registration professional development.
Experience supporting students or junior staff.
Knowledge of current NHS priorities
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Ophthalmic Nurse with Isle of Wight NHS Trust in Newport, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum.. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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