# Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-ophthalmology/6040d7d6-2482-4a14-a767-19f55e1d233c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/registered-nurse-ophthalmology/6040d7d6-2482-4a14-a767-19f55e1d233c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Torbay Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Registered nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32073.00 to £39043.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent: to include working weekends - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday working) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T12:29:03.765Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8314946 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8314946?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our experienced specialist Team. As a Registered Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assess care needs, and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times. Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Eye health services are becoming more and more important as the UK population ages. An ageing population means there are more and more incidences of age-related diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases can be successfully treated if caught early, and can be managed effectively with existing treatments and medicines. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidiscipline team working together to achieve the best outcome for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. ### Main duties of the job - Act with professionalism and integrity - being a role model for those around you, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunity - Find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same - Understand what people need and be adaptable and responsive to provide a service which is tailored to meet the needs of every individual - Help to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported - To provide a high-quality, person-centred service which complies with relevant legislation and standards - Be honest and learn from mistakes. Help to create a ‘no blame’ culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences, together - Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating effective communication. - Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department - Be mindful of how your role impacts the wider organisation and the people we serve - Build rapport and trust with those you work with, ensuring that people are supported to be as well as they can be - Actively listen, showing empathy when needed - Be curious and creative about new ideas and possibilities – identify what works well and do more of it ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. #caretojoinus ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Essential **Essential** - NMC Level 1 - Degree Level qualification - Prep evidence of further development **Desirable** - Ophthalmic experience - Awareness of NHS plan and current initiatives ## Documents - [registered nurse ophthalmology jd&ps (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10635895) ## 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.