Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN6 7LB |
| Company: | Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7405048/302-26-7405048S |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a Staff Nurse to our busy Ophthalmology Out-Patient Department based in the community at Boston house Wigan.
We provide a wide variety of ophthalmic services to the local community, including general clinics, laser treatments, sight saving injections, urgent referral clinics, minor surgery and pre-operative assessments amongst many others.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to experience the varied clinics and specialist services we provide as part of a dedicated ophthalmic team
Experience of ophthalmology is preferred but not essential as in department training will be given.
Under the supervision of the department managers the nurse will be responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care .
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to our patients.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
General nursing duties and setting up of clinics.
Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Assessment of patient visual acuity.
Patient observations.
Assisting with treatments and procedures.
Clear and accurate documentation, written and electronic.
Supervision of junior staff and students.
Attending and contributing to staff meetings and audits.
Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Apr 2026