Ophthalmology Veterinary Nurse - FTC

How You’ll Make a Difference

As an Ophthalmology Nurse, you will deliver advanced nursing care within our Ophthalmology service, supporting the daily case management of complex cases. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team, contributing specialist nursing expertise to patient care, supporting clinical decision-making, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to continually improve standards within your discipline. This is a part time position working approx 34hrs per week. Shift times are 09:00-18:00 or 10:00-19:00 Monday-Thursday plus a 1:5 Saturday rota (07:00-19:30 in Wards). This is a fixed term contract position which will be available to start from Summer 2026 for up to 12 months.

General clinical duties include:

• Lead ophthalmology-specific inpatient care
• Assisting clinicians with consults and in theatre, including occasional scrub assisting
• Admission/discharge of patients
• Involvement in the preparation and administration of perioperative/postoperative medications
• Assistance in the induction and monitoring of anaesthesia
• Patient preparation and recovery

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse with a keen interest in ophthalmology and a desire to specialise in providing gold standard care to patients with a variety of conditions. You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Nurse with the RCVS
• Significant experience in clinical practice with an interest in ophthalmology
• Experience working with complex ophthalmology cases in a referral or advanced-care setting would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A specialist nursing role within a referral environment delivering complex and rewarding caseloads
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within referral nursing and leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development to support advanced clinical and professional growth
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

Benefits may be subject to pro-rata on account of this being a part time, fixed term contract position.

• 6.8 weeks' annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including - Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £550 CPD allowance plus 24hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Apply

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