Job Description

Ophthalmic Practitioner (Bank)

Woodlands Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £22.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

We have an opportunity for an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join their team of staff in the Ophthalmology department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Assist with the assessment and care of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, treatments, and procedures.
• Carry out ophthalmic observations such as vision testing, instillation of eye drops, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, and pupil assessments.
• Support pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery (e.g. cataract, glaucoma, retinal procedures).
• Assist in or perform diagnostic tests such as OCT scans, visual field tests, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography (depending on training).
• Support consultants and clinicians in minor procedures and laser treatments by preparing clinical areas and equipment.
• Monitor patients during procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and clear documentation.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in outpatient, day surgery, or ophthalmic nursing.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills.
• Good understanding of infection control, medication safety, and clinical documentation
• Previous experience in an ophthalmology setting.
• Competency in diagnostic equipment (e.g., OCT, tonometry, visual fields).
• Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake specialist training.
• Experience supporting minor procedures or laser treatments.
• Familiarity with private healthcare systems or electronic health record platforms.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”