Banks Registered Nurse

Bank Registered Nurse Ophthalmology Optegra Eye Hospital Yorkshire

Location: LS23, BD10 and YO26

Contract type: Bank flexible shifts

Pay: £19-£30 per hour, depending on experience

Role Overview

Optegra is recruiting a Bank Registered Nurse to join our eye hospital in LS23, BD10 and YO26 . Optegra is one of the UK's leading specialist ophthalmology providers, treating patients across cataract, glaucoma, refractive and medical retina pathways.

This Bank Registered Nurse role offers shifts around your availability and the opportunity to build specialist eye care experience across diagnostics, pre-operative assessment and theatre support.

Ophthalmology experience is desirable but not essential full training is provided.

• Bank contract with flexible shifts to suit your availability

About the Opportunity

This is a strong move for an experienced Bank registered general nurse who wants to specialise in eye care while keeping control of their own diary. At Optegra you will work alongside consultant ophthalmic surgeons and a supportive multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients through cataract surgery, glaucoma, refractive treatment and medical retina pathways.

As a Bank Ophthalmic Nurse at Optegra Yorkshire you will see patients through the whole journey diagnostics, pre-assessment, surgery day and post-operative care rather than one narrow stage of it.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care across diagnostic, pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative pathways
• Carry out pre-operative assessments and diagnostic testing
• Administer medicines and treatments in line with NMC standards
• Give clear pre- and post-operative instructions to patients and carers
• Assist with minor operations and support the theatre team
• Provide initial emergency care within your level of competency
• Maintain accurate, legible clinical documentation to NMC standards
• Follow infection prevention, decontamination and clinical governance standards
• Mentor and support junior team members

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration
• Minimum one year post-qualification nursing experience
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care
• Awareness of the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and the role of the CQC
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience in Ophthalmology, Theatre, General Surgery or Outpatients

You will ideally be someone who enjoys patient contact, works well in a team and stays calm in a busy clinical environment.

What We Offer

• £19 - £30 per hour, depending on experience
• Flexible bank shifts booked around your availability
• Specialist ophthalmology training and clinical development
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team and consultant-led environment
• Purpose-built Optegra eye hospital with up-to-date diagnostic and surgical equipment
• Free on-site parking

How to Apply

If you are a Bank Registered Nurse looking for flexible bank work in specialist ophthalmology, with structured training at Optegra Yorkshire, we would welcome your application and look forward to discussing this opportunity with you.

Apply now, or get in touch for a confidential conversation.