Registered Nurse (Ophthalmology)

Weekend Opportunities | September 2026 to March 2027

Xyla Healthcare is recruiting experienced Ophthalmology Registered Nurses, helping to reduce cataract waiting lists through a dedicated weekend cataract service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist ophthalmology team delivering high-quality patient care across cataract assessment clinics, theatre services, and pre/post-operative recovery areas. 

The Role

As an Ophthalmology Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the cataract pathway. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting consultant-led cataract assessment clinics.
• Undertaking pre-operative patient assessments and admissions.
• Delivering pre and post-operative nursing care.
• Assisting with ophthalmic procedures and patient preparation.
• Completing and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Providing patient education and discharge information.
• Working closely with consultants, theatre teams, healthcare support workers, and operational staff to ensure a seamless patient journey.

Service Overview

The service is designed to deliver care for up to 2,500 cataract patients through a high-volume “See & Treat” model, including:

• Cataract Assessment Clinics (CAC)
• Pre-operative consultations and admissions
• Unilateral and bilateral cataract surgery
• Post-operative recovery and discharge planning

Requirements

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Ophthalmology nursing experience.
• Experience supporting cataract assessment clinics, day surgery, theatres, or recovery services.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality, and clinical governance.

Desirable

• Experience as an Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse.
• Cataract pathway experience.
• Experience within elective recovery or insourcing programmes.
• Knowledge of ophthalmology clinical pathways and best practice.

Working Pattern

• Weekend shifts only (Saturday and Sunday).
• Service hours: 08:00 to 18:00.
• Contract running until March 2027, with the possibility of extension.

What You’ll Bring

• Compassionate and patient-focused care.
• Strong organisational and clinical skills.
• The ability to work efficiently within a busy ophthalmology service.
• Flexibility and professionalism.
• A commitment to delivering excellent patient outcomes.