Ophthalmic Nurse - Fixed Term

Ophthalmic Nurse (Admission/Discharge Nurse)

Who are we?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing 
outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through 
better sight and eye health. 

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the 
country. 

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues 
to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 
50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

Role overview

We are looking for a new Ophthalmic Nurse to join our Shrewsbury site. This will be 19 hours over 2 days 
per week including some weekend work. This is a fixed term contract for one year.  

Our Ophthalmic Nurses ensure a safe and efficient in our services, supporting outpatients through 
their clinical and theatre journeys. 

You’ll manage the pre-operative patient process by performing a range of clinical assessments and 
getting the patients ready for surgery. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for 
patients to deal with, particularly just before going into theatre, so our Ophthalmic Nurses need to 
be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable whist 
they are being prepared.

You’ll care for our post operative patients by helping them relax whilst you explain the next steps 
and medication details, clearly explaining what they can expect and what any possible side effects 
can be. 

Our services are busy, we can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery 
provision, so you’ll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment. 

You can also be supporting the consultant in outpatient clinics, undertaking diagnostic testing as 
required. You’ll be maintaining accurate patient records and in all you do you’ll ensure the highest 
standards are met in terms of patient safety, confidentiality, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

What skills and experience do I need?

You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse and need a current registration with the NMC.
In an ideal world you will already have ophthalmic experience in an admission and discharge 
capacity. 

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Biometry/Corneal Topography/ OCT/ FFA/ IOP 
along with skills conducting diagnostic assessments in Visual Acuity/ IOP checks either 
Tonopen/Goldman Tonometer Visual Fields/ Pachymetry/ Slit Lamp Skills.

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:
• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience 
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume clinical setting
• The training and coaching of others 
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development 
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes 
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required

What we’re offering
• A salary of from £32,000 (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• A company pension scheme 
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 
well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme. 
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of 
various learning tools and courses. 
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our 
patients 
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards
If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please 
contact harriet.barnbrook@newmedica.co.uk 

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants 
must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in 
the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this 
in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications 
from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected 
characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, 
disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.