Registered General Nurse - Carlisle

SpaMedica

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Job summary

We are recruiting for experienced and passionate Nurses to join our successful hospital. Our patients matter to us. As the UKs largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change peoples lives

Main duties of the job

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients. Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible. All of SpaMedica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as Good or Outstanding.

About us

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy.

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,598 to £38,038 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002123

Job locations

Minerva House

Port Road

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 3UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Registered General Nurse you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

Site Address: Minerva House, Port Road, Carlisle, CA2 7AF

About you:

You will be responsible for admitting and discharging our patients on their theatre day and undertaking all care to our patients while they are in the hospital with us for their diagnostic tests. You will be dispensing drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines and adhering to the principles of clinical governance. You will be caring, kind, compassionate and be able to deliver a high standard of care to all of our patients. Teamwork is a key element to make sure our day to day clinics run smoothly and our patients have the best experience with us and get the best outcome possible.

We are recruiting in the Carlisle and travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training. We are open to receiving applications of flexible working part time or full time considered.

Salary and benefits for our Registered Nurse

  • Starting salary £31,589 - £38,083 depending on ophthalmology experience.
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
  • NMC pin paid for
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)
  • Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS
  • Access to exclusive discounts
  • Continuous training and development

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

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

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at careers@spamedica.co.uk.

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Registered General Nurse you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

Site Address: Minerva House, Port Road, Carlisle, CA2 7AF

About you:

You will be responsible for admitting and discharging our patients on their theatre day and undertaking all care to our patients while they are in the hospital with us for their diagnostic tests. You will be dispensing drugs in accordance to the NMC guidelines and adhering to the principles of clinical governance. You will be caring, kind, compassionate and be able to deliver a high standard of care to all of our patients. Teamwork is a key element to make sure our day to day clinics run smoothly and our patients have the best experience with us and get the best outcome possible.

We are recruiting in the Carlisle and travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training. We are open to receiving applications of flexible working part time or full time considered.

Salary and benefits for our Registered Nurse

  • Starting salary £31,589 - £38,083 depending on ophthalmology experience.
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays (over time is available as and when required).
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
  • NMC pin paid for
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)
  • Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS
  • Access to exclusive discounts
  • Continuous training and development

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

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

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at careers@spamedica.co.uk.

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin

Experience

Essential

  • 6-12 months post reg experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Pin

Experience

Essential

  • 6-12 months post reg experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Minerva House

Port Road

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 3UB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Minerva House

Port Road

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 3UB


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Specialist

Victoria Wilde

victoria.wilde@spamedica.co.uk

Date posted

18 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,598 to £38,038 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002123

Job locations

Minerva House

Port Road

Carlisle

Cumbria

CA1 3UB


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