Ophthalmic Nurse - Fixed Term

Job summary

We're looking for dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse / Practitioner to join our Bristol theatre team on a fixed term basis until the end of March 2026. We are happy to consider full or part time applications; candidates will be expected to work weekends on a rota basis.

Nurses /Practitioners are an integral part of our theatre teams and will undertake a variety of duties. Youll be setting the theatre up ready to accommodate patients. We can typically see 18-22 patients a day in our high-volume cataract surgery provision, so youll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

Youll provide a competent nurse provision including admission and discharge, supporting the surgeon through the daily theatre list, anticipating any potential problems and resolving these. At the end of the day, youll help clean down the theatre and in all you do youll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

You will also undertake medicine management and audit duties as well as maintaining accurate patient records. You'll manage clinical waste and ensure the correct disposal procedures are implemented.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Nurses need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease and help them feel comfortable during their time in surgery.

Main duties of the job

• Support patients through their full surgical pathway, from admissions to theatre and discharge.
• Assist in preparing theatre, conducting safety checks, and supporting the scrub nurse and theatre team.
• Provide patient care during discharge, including information on post-surgical care and medication dispensing (following training and competencies).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation with a focus on patient safety.
• Put patients at ease, working in a calm and process-driven way to deliver excellent care.

About us

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient 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 is what its like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.