Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic, hard-working Band 5 Staff Nurse, who is able to work flexibly and use their own initiative to work within our busy Ophthalmic OPDs covered by Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, and to be involved in the day to day running of the department. The post holder will be rostered to work early/ late shifts and also Saturday and Sunday as required. This covers the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Sandwell Hospital, Tower hill Partnership and has the potential to expand to other areas as service needs develop. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job Checking visual acuities using various test types Checking baseline observations :- Temp, BP, Pulse, BM, ECG's Managing a caseload of patients in a timely manner Carrying out pre-operative assessment Performing a variety of diagnostic tests such as Biometry, Pentacam, Auto refract and OCT's Administration of medication in a variety of forms for eg., Oral, Intra Muscular and Intra Venous Performing phlebotomy and cannulation procedures About us The Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre is the second largest eye hospital in the country. We are a regional referral centre and see patients with a wide range of eye conditions. We have a variety of general and specialist clinics running every day in the department including intravitreal injections and pre assessment clinics. Experience in an ophthalmic setting is essential and evidence of leadership skills would be desirable. We have a clear pathway for staff development and offer opportunities for development into Band 7 roles as advanced ophthalmic practitioners. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 381-SS-6937677 Job locations SWB NHS Trust- BMEC Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse Desirable Relevant voluntary experience Relevant clinical experience since registration Qualifications Essential RN (Adult) with current NMC registration Person Specification Experience Essential Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse Desirable Relevant voluntary experience Relevant clinical experience since registration Qualifications Essential RN (Adult) with current NMC registration Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWB NHS Trust- BMEC Dudley Road Birmingham B18 7QH Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)