# Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology (Open to Newly Qualified Nurses)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Frimley Park Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Staff nurse
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £33,677 - £40,996 per annum incl HCAS
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-23T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T13:10:57.581Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Camberley_Ascot/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Eye_Treatment_Centre/Eye_Treatment_Centre-v8300627
- **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated nurse to become part of a well-established and progressive Ophthalmology team. We are a busy outpatient's department undertaking the assessment and care of Ophthalmic patients, by continually adapting the service to meet and enhance the care we provide to our patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic team players with a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to show initiative.

The eye treatment centre encompasses the Ophthalmic outpatient department, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) and the ETC ward both at Frimley Park Hospital and Heatherwood. The MMU moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley and the ETC ward at Heatherwood. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality working 3-5 shifts a week between 0700-2000 Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work required

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026

### Main duties of the job

- As an integral member of the Ophthalmic nursing team, the post holder will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high quality care
- Carry out specialised Ophthalmic tests and procedures that contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion
- Teach and supervise junior staff, students and unregistered nursing staff
- Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

### 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

### Experience

**Essential**

- Min 6 months NHS experience
- Ability to work in a team

**Desirable**

- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Knowledge of current issues in NHS
- Research experience
- Ophthalmology experience

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- RGN with current UK NMC qualification.
- Evidence of further professional study
- Preceptorship undertaken or undertaking.

**Desirable**

- ENB 998 or Mentor Preparation course D32/22/A Unit course

### Knowledge and Skills

**Essential**

- Ability to manage and undertake responsibility of own work load
- To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology
- Have good communication skills
- Good time keeping skills
- Evidence of CPD

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Research interest or experience

## Documents

- [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736)
- [staff nurse - ophthalmology (pdf, 191.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10619862)

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