Staff Nurse - Eye Short Stay Unit

Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 188-NM100226 Site: University Hospital Southampton Town: Southampton Salary: Per annum - Pro rata Closing: 05/03/2026

An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 5 registered nurse to join our Ophthalmology Eye short stay unit. We are seeking dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic nurses to become part of our friendly and supportive team. The unit cares for patients from across Hampshire, the Channel Islands, and neighbouring eye units requiring specialist support.

We are committed to supporting professional development, ophthalmic experience is not an essential requirement, however a devotion to develop and learn is paramount. We have a dedicated education team who supports training needs and development opportunities.

Ophthalmology is a rapidly evolving specialty, and the Eye Short Stay Unit delivers both day case and inpatient services, therefore we require full flexibility to support shifts to cover the service, including weekdays, weekends, twilights and nights.
Successful applicants will join a diverse, supportive team that many describe as a second family. We welcome highly motivated, pro-active, trustworthy, and professional Band 5 nurses with an interest in Ophthalmology.

If you are interested, we strongly encourage arranging an informal visit with the department managers.

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