Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology (Open to Newly Qualified Nurses)

Job Overview We are seeking dynamic and motivated nurses to become part of a well-established and progressive Ophthalmology team.

We are a busy outpatient's department undertaking the assessment and care of Ophthalmic patients, by continually adapting the service to meet and enhance the care we provide to our patients. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic team players with a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to show initiative.

The eye treatment centre encompasses the Ophthalmic outpatient department, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) and the ETC ward both at Frimley Park Hospital and Heatherwood. The MMU moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley and the ETC ward at Heatherwood. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality working 3-5 shifts a week between 0700-2000 Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend work required

This role is open to newly qualified nurses graduating in September 2026

Main duties of the job

• As an integral member of the Ophthalmic nursing team, the post holder will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high quality care
• Carry out specialised Ophthalmic tests and procedures that contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion
• Teach and supervise junior staff, students and unregistered nursing staff
• Be accountable for care or any omissions of care that you delegate to others

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.

As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.

We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough.

Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.

We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this

vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications Essential criteria

• RGN with current UK NMC qualification.
• Evidence of further professional study
• Preceptorship undertaken or undertaking.

Desirable criteria

• ENB 998 or Mentor Preparation course D32/22/A Unit course

Experience Essential criteria

• Min 6 months NHS experience
• Ability to work in a team

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Knowledge of current issues in NHS
• Research experience
• Ophthalmology experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage and undertake responsibility of own work load
• To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology
• Have good communication skills
• Good time keeping skills
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of current NHS issues
• Research interest or experience

*Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.* *Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values –

Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future

, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.* *We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.* *We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.* *Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.* *Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.* Apply online now