# Ophthalmology Nurse Southampton > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for 18 Week Support Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmology-nurse-southampton/d1041dde-a733-454a-ac9c-405602c2ae28 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmology-nurse-southampton/d1041dde-a733-454a-ac9c-405602c2ae28.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** 18 Week Support Limited - **Location:** Southampton, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Salary:** Negotiable - **Contract type:** Locum - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2027-09-17T22:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-17T12:59:32.293Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0341-26-0051 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/E0341-26-0051/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=E0341-26-0051 - **Employer website:** https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ ## Job Content ### Job summary 18 Week Support is seeking experienced Ophthalmology Nurses to support NHS Trusts across the UK through our clinically led insourcing services The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team providing high quality patient care and supporting NHS Trusts to increase clinical capacity and manage patient demand This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available according to NHS Trust requirements and the nurses availability 18 Week Support will provide support throughout the registration compliance and onboarding process ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services The role will involve supporting ophthalmology clinics assisting with patient assessments preparing patients for procedures monitoring patients and providing appropriate aftercare The nurse will work closely with Consultant Ophthalmologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care The successful candidate will be expected to maintain accurate clinical records follow relevant clinical guidelines and work in accordance with NHS Trust policies and professional standards This role offers flexible clinical sessions with opportunities available across NHS Trusts depending on service requirements and the nurses availability ### About us 18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care. ### Details - Date posted: 17 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience - Contract: Locum - Duration: 6 months - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: E0341-26-0051 - Job locations: Southampton, Southampton, SO15 1AL, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Provide high quality nursing care to patients attending ophthalmology services Support Consultant Ophthalmologists and the wider multidisciplinary team during clinics and procedures Undertake appropriate nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout their care Prepare patients for ophthalmology examinations procedures and treatments Assist with minor ophthalmic procedures where required Administer medication and treatments within professional scope of practice Monitor patients following procedures and identify any concerns requiring clinical review Provide appropriate patient education and advice regarding treatment and aftercare Maintain accurate and timely clinical records Ensure patient safety infection prevention and clinical governance standards are maintained Communicate effectively with patients relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team Work in accordance with NHS Trust policies professional standards and relevant clinical guidelines ### UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). ## Person Specification ### Sponsorship **Essential** - Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as 18 Week Support does not provide visa sponsorship ## 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.