Band 6 Nurse in Charge - Ophthalmology
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Band 6 Nurse in Charge - 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 provider is seeking an experienced and motivated Ophthalmology Nurse-in-Charge to lead and coordinate insourced nursing services within our Ophthalmology Department.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care across outpatient clinics, ward, diagnostic areas, and theatre settings. You will provide clinical leadership to insourced nursing staff, support service delivery targets, and work closely with ophthalmologists, managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
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
Requirements:
The applicant must be a Registered Nurse with significant ophthalmology experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex clinical and operational demands. You will be confident working autonomously, supporting staff, and driving high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rate
- Opportunity to work at a senior level within a specialist ophthalmology service
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
- Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Flexible working to support insourcing activity
Role Overview
- Ophthalmic clinical expertise
- Undertake ophthalmic assessments including: Visual acuity testing (Snellen, logmar, kay pictures, Sheridan, amsler, ishihara). Expert in 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 record central corneal thickness with the use of pachymetre. 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
Apply now to join our team