Band 6 Specialist Ophthalmic Nurse - Ophthalmology
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced ophthalmic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team based at the Royal Free ...
The post holder must possess good leadership and communication skills and the ability to work autonomously. You will be designated to take charge of the department both in the out-patient and day surgery setting.
To work collaboratively and cohesively with the multi disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Provide specialist ophthalmic nursing care to patients by delivering evidence based, individualised patient care according to patients changing healthcare needs.
Deliver specialist nurse care encompassing nurse led clinics e.g. Intravitreal injections, Fundus Angiography, Pre-operative assessment.
To take an active role within clinical governance and quality framework, helping to embed the culture of continuous improvement.
The role involves supervising junior staff, teaching qualified and unqualified staff, supporting development, progression and implementation of ophthalmic developments.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Qualifications
Essential: - 1st Level Adult Nursing Registration; - Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to Ophthalmology
Desirable: - Evidence of study/program in Ophthalmology; - Achieved a Mentor or Practice Assessor qualification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential: - Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in Adult Nursing
- Experience as a staff nurse Band 5 or higher in Ophthalmology
- Demonstrates Clinical expertise relevant to Ophthalmology
- Knowledge of current advances in ophthalmology patient management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of using ophthalmic diagnostic equipment and IT systems
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to provide evidence of recent and continuing professional development relevant to Ophthalmology
- Experience in managing challenging situations to a positive outcome
- Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills
- Evidence of teaching others
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use clinical judgement and make informed decisions
- Ability to support and develop learners and colleagues in clinical practice
Desirable: - Evidence of Teaching others
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to undertake Flexible working, including different shift patterns and cross site working
- Professional, approachable, and credible role model.
- Flexible and adaptable in response to changing service and patient needs.
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Provenance
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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