Job requirements
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Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting
- Experience
Minimum of two years post qualification experience
- Qualifications
RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
- Qualifications
A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private hospital in York. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. This is part-time of 19 hours a week across 2 days must be flexible to work Monday-Thurs also we would need you to cover occassional shifts in our Bradford and Wetherby hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.
About us
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.
Details
- Date posted: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £31,050 to £39,330 a year Pension, 33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: E0110-26-0015PTYORK
- Job locations: Optegra, 1 Tudor Court York Business Park, York, YO26 6RS, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
- Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
- Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
- Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
UK Registration
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This advert is for Ward Nurse - Part Time with Optegra UK Ltd in York, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £31050.00 to £39330.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Nov 2026.
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