Ophthalmic Theatre Nurse

Location: Worcester
Client: SpaMedica
Role: Ophthalmic Theatre Nurse / Registered General Nurse
Pay: £32.50 to £38.00 per hour
Commitment: Minimum 3 days per week
Agency: Pulse

Ophthalmic Theatre Nurses Wanted in Worcester

Pulse is currently recruiting experienced Ophthalmic Theatre Nurses / RGNs to work with SpaMedica in Worcester.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses with hands-on ophthalmic theatre experience who are confident working within a busy surgical environment and supporting patients undergoing ophthalmic procedures.

We are particularly interested in nurses with experience in cataract surgery and ophthalmic theatres who can confidently work alongside surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday: £32.50 per hour
• Saturday: £35.00 per hour
• Sunday: £38.00 per hour

About the Role

As an Ophthalmic Theatre Nurse, you will play an important role within the theatre team, helping to deliver safe, efficient and patient-focused care throughout the surgical pathway.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Working alongside surgeons and the wider theatre team
• Preparing the theatre environment for procedures
• Preparing and checking instruments and equipment
• Supporting the clinical team throughout ophthalmic procedures
• Maintaining a safe, sterile and organised theatre environment
• Following appropriate aseptic techniques and infection prevention procedures
• Completing relevant patient and theatre safety checks
• Supporting and reassuring patients throughout their surgical journey
• Monitoring patients and escalating any clinical concerns appropriately
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Communicating effectively with surgeons, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Delivering consistently high standards of patient-centred care

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous Ophthalmic Theatre experience
• Experience supporting ophthalmic surgical procedures
• Strong knowledge of theatre procedures and patient safety
• Good understanding of aseptic technique and infection prevention
• Confidence working within a busy surgical theatre environment
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team
• A professional, reliable and patient-focused approach
• Availability to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week

Previous experience supporting cataract surgery would be highly desirable.

Availability & Training Commitment

Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week, including throughout the training period.

This commitment is essential to ensure you can complete the required training, become familiar with the service and work confidently within the ophthalmic theatre environment.

Please only apply if you can consistently commit to at least 3 days each week.

Why Work With Pulse?

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Ophthalmic Theatre Nurses looking to use their specialist skills within a dedicated surgical environment.

You will have support from the Pulse team throughout the recruitment, compliance and booking process, alongside competitive hourly rates of up to £38.00 per hour.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Ophthalmic Theatre Nurse / RGN, have the relevant theatre experience and can commit to 3 days per week, we would love to hear from you.

Contact:
Sandra Makarow
Principal Recruitment Consultant | Pulse
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 03335773410

Salary Band: 32.5 - 38.0 GBP