Ward Nurse - Part Time
Optegra UK LtdYork, YO26 6RS, Yorkshire and the Humber
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Optegra UK Ltd based in York, YO26 6RS. The advertised salary is £31,050 to £39,330. Applications close on 28 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Ward Nurse to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private hospital in York. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. This is part-time of 19 hours a week across 2 days must be flexible to work Monday-Thurs also we would need you to cover occassional shifts in our Bradford and Wetherby hospitals.
The job holder will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. Provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with minor operations.
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.
- Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
- Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
- Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
- Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
- Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
- Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
- Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
- Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
- Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.
- Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting
- Minimum of two years post qualification experience
- RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
- A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential
- Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting
- Minimum of two years post qualification experience
- RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
- A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer name
Optegra UK Ltd
Address
Optegra
1 Tudor Court York Business Park
York
YO26 6RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer name
Optegra UK Ltd
Address
Optegra
1 Tudor Court York Business Park
York
YO26 6RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
How this role compares
We hold 259 NHS vacancies in Yorkshire and the Humber that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,073. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
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