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Band 5 staff nurse (Ophthalmology)
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2458714
Job summary
Job overview
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Ophthalmology service provides a number of services across different settings in North London. We are recruiting into a fixed term, part time 34 hours Band 5 position in our ophthalmology department at Barnet hospital.
The post includes working in Ophthalmology outpatients . The post is primarily at Barnet hospital but also requires working at Chase farm Hospital and Edgware community hospital as service requires
This post is only available to Nurses who already have full NMC registration. Not suitable for nurses requiring OSCE, sponsorship or preceptorship.
Main duties of the job
Working in a friendly environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients in a out patient setting .
Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
In addition to the Ophthalmology department at Barnet hospital we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the Royal free London foundation trust and you will be expected to work there if needed.
Working in a team you will be responsible for assessing patients and preparing them for doctors assessment in clinics as well as working in nurse led clinics e.g. pre-operative assessment and fundus Fluorescein angiography clinics
The hours ours will be worked across 4 days Monday to Thursday
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8383497
Job locations
Barnet Hospital
Well house lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience working in an ophthalmic setting
skills and apitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer and IT applications
- Ability to work well within a team
- knowledge of risk management
- aware of quality and safety standards and audit requirements
Person Specification
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Desirable
- Post registration experience working in an ophthalmic setting
skills and apitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer and IT applications
- Ability to work well within a team
- knowledge of risk management
- aware of quality and safety standards and audit requirements
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Well house lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Well house lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom