Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology - Internal Only

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.

We currently have a vacancy for a 37.5 hour fulltime registered nurse in Ophthalmology at Furness General Hospital.

We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe).

By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmology department cares for patients of all ages attending a wide range of ophthalmic clinics. We have Doctor / Nurse led clinics on all sites. Within this post you will work in general and specialised Ophthalmology clinics including emergencies, laser treatment and nurse led assessment. This post also supports day care surgical lists.

You will undergo in house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care and development, with the opportunity in the future to undertake the specialised courses.

You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies that are required to work in the department.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8172951-UHMB

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• 1st level Registered nurse
• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/assessing qualification, NVQ assessors award
• working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Demonstrate/Willlingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
• up to date knowledge of professional issues
• ability to communicate both written & verbal

Desirable

• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
• previous experience within designated area
• experience as shift team leader
• effective teaching skills and/or mentoring skills

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• 1st level Registered nurse
• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/assessing qualification, NVQ assessors award
• working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Demonstrate/Willlingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
• up to date knowledge of professional issues
• ability to communicate both written & verbal

Desirable

• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
• previous experience within designated area
• experience as shift team leader
• effective teaching skills and/or mentoring skills

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Furness General Hospital

Dalton Lane

Barrow in Furness

LA14 4LF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

essential

Essential

• 1st level Registered nurse
• Willingness to undertake Teaching Qualification, Mentoring/assessing qualification, NVQ assessors award
• working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Demonstrate/Willlingness to undertake specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality
• up to date knowledge of professional issues
• ability to communicate both written & verbal

Desirable

• Post registration clinical course appropriate to area
• previous experience within designated area
• experience as shift team leader
• effective teaching skills and/or mentoring skills