Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed term: 9 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hours shifts, no nights, Monday to Sunday)
- Job ref
- 290-SCCS-2399
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Western eye hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £38,488 - £46,852 Pa Inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff nurse - Ophthalmology
Band 5
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Ophthalmology Emergency Department at the Western Eye Hospital on a 9-month fixed-term contract.
The Western Eye Hospital is a specialist ophthalmic hospital providing Eye Emergency for adults and children. Our team provides care to patients presenting with a wide range of urgent and emergency ophthalmic conditions, offering an excellent environment in which to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and clinical skills.
Working alongside our experienced nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout their journey. The role includes assessment and triage, delivery of nursing care, ophthalmic observations and diagnostic procedures, administration of medicines, patient education and supporting safe and timely discharge.
We are looking for a RN with good communication and organisational skills who is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy and dynamic clinical environment. Previous ophthalmic experience is desirable but not essential, and we welcome applications from nurses with an interest in developing their career in ophthalmology.
You will be supported to develop specialist ophthalmic skills and knowledge, including participation in the Ophthalmic Practitioner Training programme, with opportunities for further professional development and progression.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergency ophthalmic conditions.
- Undertake the triage, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients presenting with eye-related complaints and injuries.
- Perform and accurately document clinical observations, recognising changes in a patient's condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Undertake ophthalmic nursing procedures and diagnostic tests, including the use of specialist equipment such as tonometers and visual acuity charts.
- Administer medicines safely and in accordance with Trust policies.
- Monitor patients throughout their Emergency Department journey and contribute to safe and timely discharge.
- Provide information, advice and support to patients, relatives and carers, acting as the patient's advocate where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and wider multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, effective and efficient care.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment, effective patient flow, audit and continuous improvement within the department.
- Participate in education and professional development, including Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT), to develop specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmic Course / Module
- Evidence of continuing professional practice
Experience
Essential criteria
- Some experience as a Registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmic nursing experience within A&E or a specialised ophthalmology setting
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise A&E activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication administration
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the eye
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmic expertise: specialised knowledge and skills in ophthalmic nursing, including the assessment and treatment of eye-related emergencies
- Clinical assessment: proficient in conducting thorough patient assessments, recognising acute symptoms and determining appropriate interventions
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to the speciality
- Knowledge of speciality
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Delia Ioana Detesan
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02033129719
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