# Ophthalmic Practitioner (Bank)

**Company**: Circle Health Group
**Location**: Darlington
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: Up to £22.00 per hour
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking an Ophthalmic Practitioner to join our team at Woodlands Hospital in Darlington. This is a bank role working on an 'as and when required' basis, supplementing staffing levels during busy periods and providing cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

The successful candidate will assist with the assessment and care of patients undergoing ophthalmic investigations, treatments, and procedures. Key responsibilities include:

- Carrying out ophthalmic observations such as vision testing, instillation of eye drops, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, and pupil assessments

- Supporting pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing eye surgery, including cataract, glaucoma, and retinal procedures

- Assisting in or performing diagnostic tests such as OCT scans, visual field tests, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography

- Supporting consultants and clinicians in minor procedures and laser treatments by preparing clinical areas and equipment

- Monitoring patients during procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and clear documentation

To be considered for this role, applicants should meet the following criteria:

- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

- Experience in outpatient, day surgery, or ophthalmic nursing

- Excellent communication and patient interaction skills

- Good understanding of infection control, medication safety, and clinical documentation

- Previous experience in an ophthalmology setting

- Competency in diagnostic equipment, such as OCT, tonometry, and visual fields

- Ophthalmic Nursing qualification or willingness to undertake specialist training

- Experience supporting minor procedures or laser treatments

- Familiarity with private healthcare systems or electronic health record platforms

In return, Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £22.00 per hour, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.

## Skills

### Required
- Ophthalmic observations
- Patient care
- Diagnostic tests
- Communication skills
- Infection control
- Medication safety
- Clinical documentation
- Ophthalmic Nursing
- Diagnostic equipment

### Nice to have
- Previous experience in ophthalmology
- Competency in OCT, tonometry, and visual fields
- Experience supporting minor procedures or laser treatments
- Familiarity with private healthcare systems or electronic health record platforms

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