Band 5 staff nurse (Ophthalmology)

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 5 staff nurse (Ophthalmology)

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

Job overview

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Ophthalmology service provides a number of services across different settings in North London. We are recruiting into a fixed term, part time 34 hours Band 5 position in our ophthalmology department at Barnet hospital.

The post includes working in Ophthalmology outpatients . The post is primarily at Barnet hospital but also requires working at Chase farm Hospital and Edgware community hospital as service requires

This post is only available to Nurses who already have full NMC registration. Not suitable for nurses requiring OSCE, sponsorship or preceptorship.

Main duties of the job

Working in a friendly environment you will be responsible for the assessment and planning of care needs for Ophthalmic patients in a out patient setting .

Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

In addition to the Ophthalmology department at Barnet hospital we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the Royal free London foundation trust and you will be expected to work there if needed.

Working in a team you will be responsible for assessing patients and preparing them for doctors assessment in clinics as well as working in nurse led clinics e.g. pre-operative assessment and fundus Fluorescein angiography clinics

The hours ours will be worked across 4 days Monday to Thursday

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8383497

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Well house lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Desirable

• Post registration experience working in an ophthalmic setting

skills and apitudes

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Skilled in use of computer and IT applications
• Ability to work well within a team
• knowledge of risk management
• aware of quality and safety standards and audit requirements

Person Specification

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• First level registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience

Desirable

• Post registration experience working in an ophthalmic setting

skills and apitudes

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
• Skilled in use of computer and IT applications
• Ability to work well within a team
• knowledge of risk management
• aware of quality and safety standards and audit requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Well house lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Well house lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Ophthalmology

Tracy Gavin

[email protected]

02077940500

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8383497

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Well house lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

United Kingdom

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