Band 5 Theatre Nurse - Ophthalmology
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Band 5 Theatre Nurse - Ophthalmology
Location: North Wales, South Wales and Midlands
Dates: ASAP until the end of March, potential to extend
Shift Days: Weekends
Pay: £350-£425 per day
Make a Difference
ID Medical Insourcing is seeking experienced Ophthalmic Theatre Nurses to support high-volume insourcing lists across NHS and independent sector hospitals.
Who We’re Looking For
We are recruiting specialists from the following professional backgrounds:
- Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician
- Band 5 Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse
- Band 5 Outpatient Nurse
- Band 5 Ward Nurse
- Band 5 Theatre Nurse
- Band 6 Nurse in Charge
Requirements:
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing
- Ophthalmic qualification/evidence of specialist training
- Theatre experience (ophthalmic preferred)
- Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to new sites
What We Offer
- Competitive rates
- Flexible working
- Opportunity to support NHS waiting list initiatives
Role Overview
- Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care during insourced ophthalmic surgical lists.
- Work flexibly as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or anaesthetic support nurse as required.
- Prepare and check ophthalmic theatre equipment, instruments, implants (including IOLs), and consumables in line with the surgical list.
- Assist surgeons during ophthalmic procedures, maintaining strict aseptic technique.
- Support procedures performed under local, regional, or general anaesthesia.
- Undertake pre-operative safety checks, including patient identity, consent, laterality, and IOL verification.
- Ensure accurate documentation in line with host trust and insourcing company requirements.
- Participate in post-operative handover and patient monitoring where required.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care, ensuring reassurance and clear communication throughout the surgical pathway.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
- Act professionally as a representative of the insourcing company when working on client sites.
Apply now to join our team