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Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology
Chelmsford On-site 0-2 yrs exp Technology, Information and Internet 1 employees
Patient-Centered CareNursing Care PlanningIntravenous Drug AdministrationDefibrillationVenipuncture
Requirements
Applicants must hold Level 1 Adult Nurse registration and have experience working in an acute setting, as well as current UK professional registration. Ophthalmology or theatre experience and evidence of continuing professional development are desirable; strong communication with multidisciplinary teams and senior staff is essential.
Job Description
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Staff Nurse with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team here within our Ophthalmology department.
We are a friendly team who take's pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high quality, patient-centered care to our patients.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-SUR-BR-8945- A
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse /Scrub nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse /Scrub nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
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Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Communication Skills
Essential
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Essential
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
We are a friendly team who take's pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high quality, patient-centered care to our patients.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
- Positively contribute to the process of change within the department.
- Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice.
- To ensure personal attendance at mandatory training.
- Learn and perform new skills in relation to this specialty e.g. IV drug administration, defibrillation, venipuncture, ECG recording etc.
- Demonstrate nursing skills to more junior members of the nursing team, to enable them to assist in the implementation of prescribed nursing actions.
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of car to the patients.
- To act as team leader including taking charge in the absence of Deputy Ward Manager/Ward Manager.
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 a year
Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-SUR-BR-8945- A
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse /Scrub nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse /Scrub nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
##
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience working in acute setting
- Experience in Ophthalmology
- Experience in theatre setting
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and senior personal
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Essential
- Ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and senior personal
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
- Ensure the rights of patients are respected at all times and assist in the provision of information, enabling informed decisions to be made about their care.
- Positively contribute to the process of change within the department.
- Contribute to the reduction of healthcare acquired infection by ensuring a high standard of infection control practice.
- To ensure personal attendance at mandatory training.
- Learn and perform new skills in relation to this specialty e.g. IV drug administration, defibrillation, venipuncture, ECG recording etc.
- Demonstrate nursing skills to more junior members of the nursing team, to enable them to assist in the implementation of prescribed nursing actions.
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of car to the patients.
- To act as team leader including taking charge in the absence of Deputy Ward Manager/Ward Manager.
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- You will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
- Ability to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and senior personal
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road, Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Skills
Patient-Centered CareNursing Care PlanningIntravenous Drug AdministrationDefibrillationVenipunctureECG RecordingInfection ControlMultidisciplinary TeamworkTeam LeadershipClinical CommunicationPatient AdvocacyClinical GovernanceStaff MentoringOphthalmology NursingScrub Nursing
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