About this role
Job summary
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward nurse to join our amazing and dedicated team. 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. You'll be required to work 19 hours a week across 2 days on a 12 month fixed term contract.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting Minimum of two years post qualification experience A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Optegra UK Ltd
Address Optegra
1 Fusion 3, 1200 Parkway
Whiteley
FAREHAM
Hampshire
PO15 7AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)