Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Adult Registered Nurse who has experience or a keen interest in Ophthalmology to join our busy, dedicated and supportive team in Ophthalmology at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who wishes to contribute to providing compassionate, safe and effective care to our patients. We are a dedicated team who strive to provide high quality ophthalmic care to our patients. Teamwork and being a team player is an essential attribute required for this post. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be required to work in the busy Ophthalmology Outpatients with rotation to our Day Surgery Ward. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, provision, evaluation and implementation of ophthalmic care within these areas. Also you must posses excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and be able to work well under pressure and within our Multi Disciplinary Team. You will be required to undertake various Ophthalmic diagnostic procedures for which training will be given. About us Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology. Our Values We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 418-MED5960-JB Job locations Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road LUTON LU4 0DZ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be be responsible for the assessment and development of care needs, delivery and implementation of nursing care to a group of eye patients. You will be required to maintain high standards of clinical care and performance. To maintain NMC and Trust guidelines and policies To contribute to the departmental learning environment through both teaching and by example. To maintain clear and concise patient records To manage and maintain the clinical and patients environment, reporting and escalating hazards and faulty equipment. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be be responsible for the assessment and development of care needs, delivery and implementation of nursing care to a group of eye patients. You will be required to maintain high standards of clinical care and performance. To maintain NMC and Trust guidelines and policies To contribute to the departmental learning environment through both teaching and by example. To maintain clear and concise patient records To manage and maintain the clinical and patients environment, reporting and escalating hazards and faulty equipment. Person Specification Experience Essential Recent NHS experience Desirable Experience of specialty or relevant area Awareness of clinical governance and its importance Qualifications Essential RGN Current NMC Registration Interest in Ophthalmology Skills Essential High standards of clinical practice and performance To be aware of when to escalate issues and how Desirable Ophthalmic Skills Basic computer skills Person Specification Experience Essential Recent NHS experience Desirable Experience of specialty or relevant area Awareness of clinical governance and its importance Qualifications Essential RGN Current NMC Registration Interest in Ophthalmology Skills Essential High standards of clinical practice and performance To be aware of when to escalate issues and how Desirable Ophthalmic Skills Basic computer skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Luton and Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road LUTON LU4 0DZ Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)