Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology
The closing date is 12 February 2026
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic nurse to join our Ophthalmology Nursing Team, on a secondment or fixed term basis to cover a Maternity Leave position.
This post is fixed term, however existing Trust employees are welcome to apply as a secondment providing they have agreement from their current line manager before they apply.
The Ophthalmology Department is situated within the recently opened £3 million West Norfolk Eye Centre at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - a dedicated Ophthalmology unit with excellent patient and staff facilities.
A genuine interest in Ophthalmology is essential. Previous experience of working in Ophthalmology is highly desirable, however not obligatory as full training will be given to the right candidate.
Joining the Ophthalmology Department on a temporary basis will give you great potential for future development and permanent role opportunities. A future increase in Nurse-Led clinical roles and progression towards Specialist Nurse roles are within reach of the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
If required, training will be provided in the following key areas to fulfil the requirements of the role:
- Virtual glaucoma review clinics, including performing visual field tests & fundal photography.
- Macular degeneration diagnostic and treatment clinic work, including OCT scans.
- Working within the main eye outpatient department to support the array of clinics within the speciality including general ophthalmology, eye casualty, paediatrics, epiphora, medical retina, vitro-retinal, ocular plastics, cataract and glaucoma.
- Supporting the provision of intravitreal injection within the clinic treatment room, eye laser clinics and ocular pre-assessment service.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
44 weeks
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-141-26MP
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
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