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**Please note this post is fixed term for 12 months**
About Us
At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we’re proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. As a modern, national facility with state‑of‑the‑art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.
We are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our Eye Centre Team, offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to patients accessing specialist ophthalmology services. The Eye Centre provides outpatient, theatre and pre/post-operative services and plays an important role in supporting patients throughout their ophthalmology journey.
About the Role
As part of the Eye Centre team, you will work within a multidisciplinary environment to provide high standards of care to patients undergoing assessment, treatment and surgery for ophthalmic conditions. You will act as a patient advocate, ensuring care is delivered safely, effectively and with dignity throughout the patient journey.
The Eye Centre is a bespoke, purpose built center, integrating Ophthalmology Out-Patient Clinics, Pre & post Op areas and Ophthalmology Theatres. The unit aims to ensure a high level of quality and provision of elective Cataract services to meet the demands of an aging population.
About You
The post holder should possess a caring and compassionate demeanor towards patients and staff, good communication skills, and display a “Can Do” attitude. The post holder must be able to priorities conflicting demands to deliver patient and service needs.
You will be organised and proactive, with the ability to adapt to changing service demands while maintaining a high standard of patient care. You will have a commitment to continuous professional development and a genuine passion for supporting patients throughout their ophthalmology treatment journey.
The Eye Centre Clinical Education and Nurse Management Team will support the successful candidate to achieve all aspects of the role requirements.
We are looking for a Registered Adult Nurse with a First Level nursing degree (or equivalent). Ophthalmology theatre and/or clinic experience is desirable but not essential.
For informal enquiries please contact:
Katy Seaton SCN - 0141 951 4045
katy.seaton@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
Rebecca Curwood SCN – 0141 951 4045
Rebecca.curwood@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
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NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK