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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week (2 Days a week, 1 x 8am-6pm, 1 x 8am-17:45 - These shifts will close clinic at the end of the day)
Job ref
408-26-062
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Arrowe Park Hosptial
Town
Wirral
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/02/2026 23:59

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Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology

Band 5

 

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

The Eye Clinic is the largest Outpatients Department in the Trust and we treat  patients of all age groups.

Ophthalmic care  is a fast paced service.  Ophthalmology demand is constantly increasing due to an ageing population and treatment changes becoming more available, allowing more eye conditions to be treated long term.

Main duties of the job

The staff nurses role is to  participate in the patients journey of care through the clinic. Most of our patients will have multiple appointments within one clinic visit.

The nurses role will provide a variety of assessment, supporting invasive procedures and ensuring the patient is informed through each step of their assessment. 

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH. 

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training

Essential criteria
  • 1st Level NMC Registration
  • Evidence of Professional Development
  • Suitable for newly qualified or experienced staff nurse
  • Experience of maintaining accurate records
  • Relevant clinical knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
  • Act as Practice Supervisor
  • Willing to Undertake Practice Assessor Training
  • Relevant Degree or willing to register to work towards degree
  • Relevant or willingness to undertake relevant module/course
  • NHS Experience
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of evidence based practice
  • Good organisational/time management skills
  • Ability to deal with an acute workload
  • Good communication skills written and verbal
  • Ability to recognise the importance of teamwork
  • Competent in organising/prioritising own workload and that of others
  • Ability to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
  • Able to deal with conflict
  • Able to advise and support the team
  • Act as a positive role model
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching Experience
  • Student nurse assessor/supervisor
  • Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
  • Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
  • Managerial/Clinical Skills
  • Relevant clinical knowledge/experience of the specialty
  • Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
  • Competent in organising own workload and that of others
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Good time management
  • Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Leona Battrim-Mercer / Holly Braidwood
Job title
Sisters
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Sr Leona Batttrim-Mercer - [email protected] 

Sr Holly Braidwood - [email protected]

0151 678 5111 ext. 2896

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