Ward Nurse

Ward Nurse post at Optegra, the private eye-care provider, working across the ophthalmic service at one of its hospitals. The core of the work is diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment and peri- and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite, with some assistance on minor operations. The role works alongside consultants and surgeons, flagging problems along the clinical pathway and giving patients clinical advice within their competence.

Applicants need NMC registration as an RGN, or ODP with HCP registration, and at least two years' post-qualification experience.

• Take part in all aspects of the ophthalmic service, including surgery
• Provide care to all patients, with responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment and peri- and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite
• Assist with minor operations
• Use clinical judgement to identify problems on the patient pathway that need consultant or surgeon input
• Work with consultants, supporting them and delivering care throughout the clinical pathway
• Give pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and carers
• Give clinical advice to patients within level of competency
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed, in line with NMC guidelines and the Standards for Medicines Management 2008

• NMC registration as an RGN, or HCP registration as an ODP, with no restrictions

• Experience in a day surgery, operating theatre or outpatient setting
• Minimum of two years' post-qualification experience

• Qualification in ophthalmology or peri-operative care
• Previous experience in ophthalmology or outpatients

• Pension
• 33 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Free laser eye treatment
• Fully funded training and development programmes