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Main area
ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (to work both sites Ophthalmology eye clinic CMH & Willesden eyecare centre.)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
337-NP-8960SM
Employer
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
CENTRAL MIDDLESEH HOSPITAL / WILLESDEN EYECARE CENTRE
Town
LONDON
Salary
£35,763 - £43,466 Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/08/2025 23:59

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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust logo

OPHTHALMOLOGY STAFF NURSE BAND 5

Band 5

Careers at #LNWH

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.  

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH

Find out more about Our HEART values

Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits

Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy

We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.

Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

  • H onesty
  • E quity
  • A ccountability
  • R espect
  • T eamwork

These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.

LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.  If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Our objectives
Our objectives set out how we plan to realise our vision. They offer our employees, partners and our communities clarity about what we will do.
We will provide high-quality, timely and equitable care in a sustainable way We will be a high-quality employer where all our people feel they belong and are empowered to provide excellent services and grow their careers.
We will base our care on high-quality, responsive, and seamless non-clinical and administrative services
We will build high-quality, trusted ways of working with our local people and partners so that together we can improve the health of our communities
You can read more about our vision, values and objectives at lnwh.nhs.uk/OWF

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities
Patient Care: Deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficacy.
Assessment and Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' eye conditions, develop individualized care plans, and prioritize patient care based on clinical urgency.
Clinical Procedures: Administer prescribed treatments, assist with and
perform specialized ophthalmic procedures, and maintain all ophthalmic
equipment.
Patient Interaction: Provide clear and empathetic communication to patients and their families,
 Team Collaboration: Maintain effective communication with the
multidisciplinary team to ensure cohesive and coordinated patient care.
Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, care plans,
treatments, and progress notes in accordance with legal and regulatory
requirements.

Working for our organisation

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.  

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary
The Ophthalmology Band 5 Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with a variety of eye conditions and diseases. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, implementation of care plans, administration of
treatments, and support during specialized ophthalmic procedures. The nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and contribute to the ongoing improvement of ophthalmic services.

Please see attached job description.

Person specification

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW

Essential criteria
  • registered general nurse
  • demonstrate continuous professional development
  • 6 months working in a hospital
Desirable criteria
  • • opthalmology skills experience
  • IT experience
  • IV CANNULATION AND PHLEBOTOMY

application form / interview

Essential criteria
  • registered general nurse
  • demonstrate continuous professional development
  • 6 months working in a hospital
Desirable criteria
  • • Knowledge of current advances in Ophthalmology patient management
  • previous ophthalmic experience
  • IT skilled

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Capital Nurse, LondonApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Agivith Joseph
Job title
clinical nurse manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02089638871
Additional information

Dhannie Ramcharan:matron

[email protected]

0208 453 2020