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Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Treatment Centre
Job in
East Midlands, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This Band 5 Staff Nurse post sits in the Ophthalmology Unit at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, based in a purpose-built building with an operating suite on site. The work centres on visual acuity testing, administering prescribed medication, pre-reading notes before clinic and assisting with intravitreal injections and minor procedures. The unit runs an outpatients clinic and casualty service, open weekdays until 6pm and Saturday mornings.
Applicants need Level 1 registered general nurse status, and visa sponsorship is not available.
- Carry out visual acuity tests and give prescribed medication as directed by doctors
- Provide direct care, including ophthalmic nursing procedures and casualty triage
- Assist with intravitreal injections and minor procedures, preparing the clinical area
- Keep patients and relatives informed about progress and support their cooperation with treatment
- Work with medical and paramedical staff and outside agencies to deliver timely care
- Review patient notes before clinic to identify interventions and plan workload
- Liaise with community nurses, orthoptists, opticians and other hospital teams for continuity of care
- Adapt to changes in workload and the emotional demands of the role
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a Level 1 registered general nurse
- Evidence of leading a team, gained through theory or experience
- Experience of mentoring, supporting and developing staff
- Contributing to clinical decision making
- Contributing to clinical workload, prioritising and re-prioritising
- Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Degree, working towards a higher degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience of or knowledge of ophthalmology
- Evidence of teaching or nurturing others
- Understanding of safe and safer staffing
- Professional and leadership development opportunities
- Ongoing support from recruitment onwards
- Employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Onsite fitness classes
- Car schemes
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