Ophthalmic Nurse | Isle of Wight NHS Trust
| Company: | Isle of Wight NHS |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum. |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Newport , Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Band 5 Registered Nurse – Ophthalmology
Join Our Team
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop specialist skills in a rewarding and supportive environment?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our expanding Ophthalmology Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our outpatient clinics, Eye Care Centre and day surgery services, caring for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and urgent eye presentations.
Whether you already have experience in ophthalmology or are looking to develop a specialist career, we offer a structured induction programme, in post training and ongoing support to help you build advanced clinical knowledge and practical skills within this highly specialised field.
Positions available:
• 37. 5 hours permanent position
• 27 hour permanent position
• 37.5 hours fixed-term 12-month Maternity cover
About the Role
Provide high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients attending ophthalmology outpatient clinics, Eye Care Centre and day surgery services.
Undertake ophthalmic assessments, investigations and treatments including visual acuity, visual fields and OCT testing.
Support patients throughout their pathway from admission and pre-operative assessment through to discharge.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and participate in the departmental on-call rota.
Support students, new staff and unregistered colleagues while maintaining excellent patient-centred care.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Essential Criteria
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Commitment to delivering high quality patient-centred care.
Interest in developing specialist ophthalmology skills and knowledge.
Desirable Criteria
Previous ophthalmology experience.
Evidence of post-registration professional development.
Experience supporting students or junior staff.
Knowledge of current NHS priorities
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Aug 2026
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