Band 5 Clinic Nurse - Ophthalmology

Location: North Wales, South Wales and Midlands

Dates: ASAP until the end of March, potential to extend

Insourcing is seeking experienced Ophthalmic Outpatient Clinic Nurses to support high-volume insourced ophthalmology clinics within NHS Trusts. This role is ideal for nurses who are confident, adaptable, and experienced in delivering efficient, patient-centered care in fast-paced outpatient settings.

We are recruiting specialists from the following professional backgrounds:

• Band 4 Ophthalmic Technicians
• Band 5 Pre-Operative Assessment Nurses
• Band 5 Outpatient Nurses
• Band 5 Ward Nurses
• Band 5 Theatre Nurse
• Band 6 Nurse in Charge

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• Ophthalmic qualification or evidence of specialist training
• Proven ophthalmic outpatient experience
• Confident working independently in high-throughput clinics
• Flexible availability (weekends/evenings advantageous)

• Competitive rates
• Opportunity to support NHS waiting list initiatives

• Undertake ophthalmic assessments including:
  Visual acuity testing (Snellen, logmar, kay pictures, Sheridan, amsler, ishihara), Slit lamp examination, Ability to check the anterior segment of the eye, Ability to carry out VH examination, Intraocular pressure measurement (e.g. Goldmann / iCare tonometry), Ability to check Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD), Visual field testing (where trained), OCT and retinal imaging (where trained), Ability to use autorefractor and foscimeter machines
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic consultations and procedures
• Assist ophthalmologists with outpatient procedures, including:
• Laser treatments
• Minor ophthalmic procedures
• Administer ophthalmic medications and dilating drops as prescribed
• Monitor patients pre- and post-procedure, identifying and escalating complications promptly
• Ability to perform biometry/IOL scans with the use of IOL 500/700 machines and A-scan machine