Registered Nurse Ophthalmology - #190321

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

An exiting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team to work in Aberystwyth Eye Centre, Aberystwyth, as a Staff Nurse Band 5.

The unit supports ophthalmic outpatients clinics, intravitreal service, and nurse led pre assessment clinics.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of the patient and families within the ophthalmic department.

The post holder will undertake training and achieve clinical device competencies for the ophthalmic equipment in the department.

This is a part time vacancy. The department is open Monday- Friday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will: -

Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of the patient and families within the ophthalmic department.

Undertake training and achieve clinical device competencies for the ophthalmic equipment in the department.

Be expected to work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and undertake duties without direct supervision.

Maintain high standards of patient care using evidence based practice within an ophthalmic setting.

Undertake specific ophthalmology investigations once competency achieved.

Assist in the clean room during Intravitreal sessions.

Carry out phone and preoperative assessments for patients listed for ophthalmic surgery.

Provide nursing support for emergency and general ophthalmology clinics.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and / or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 01/07/2026

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies;
• 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
  
  

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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