# Ophthalmology Specialist Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sulis Hospital Bath.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sulis Hospital Bath
- **Location:** Sulis Hospital, Foxcote Avenue, Pasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8SQ, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist
- **Salary:** £39105.00 to £47855.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-30T10:09:11.070Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0280-26-0021
- **Application URL:** https://sulishealth.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4334536?cid=1815&ad=-1000848616&t=Ophthalmology-Specialist-Nurse&l=Bath
- **Employer website:** https://www.sulishospital.com/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Are you a highly motivated registered nurse and have the drive, ambition and commitment to deliver the highest standards of patient care? Sulis Hospital Bath, a leading healthcare provider in Somerset, is looking for an Ophthalmology Specialist Nurse to work in our Outpatient Department.

### Main duties of the job

You will be providing the highest standards of care for our ophthalmology patients, while considering the specialist clinical needs of each patient. The ability to undertake the following are essential for the role: - Visual Acuity tests. - Biometry measurements. - OCT Macular & Glaucoma scans. - Pentacam scans. - Visual Field tests. - Assist with Intravitreal Injections. - Assist with minor eyelid procedures.

### About us

An award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences. We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.

### Details

- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £39,105 to £47,855 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: SUL1219108
- Job locations: Sulis Hospital, Foxcote Avenue, Pasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8SQ, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

Permanent 37.5 hours The Outpatient Department is open 8am until 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturdays Shifts are variable according to the needs of the Ophthalmology service This role requires DBS clearance If you feel you have the skills and ambition to fulfill this role, we would like to hear from you. Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Post registration qualification in Ophthalmology or at least 2 years recent post-registration experience with completion of ratified competencies
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Demonstrable record of Continuing Professional Development.
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and practice of ophthalmology nursing.

**Desirable**

- Degree in relevant speciality
- Teaching/Assessing qualification

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