Bank Ophthalmic Nurse/ODP (FFA/ICG Clinics) en Newmedica

Role

Bank Ophthalmic Nurse/ODP (FFA/ICG Clinics)

Reporting to

Lead Theatre Practitioner

Location

Lincolnshire Newmedica (Grimsby & Brigg)

Who are we?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

Role overview

We are looking for a bank Ophthalmic Nurse/ODP with FFA/ICG experience to join our Lincolnshire site. As a bank role the hours will be variable.

Our Ophthalmic Nurses/ODPs ensure a safe and efficient service, supporting outpatients through their clinical and theatre journeys.

You’ll independently manage the cannulation process during FFA/ICG clinics, explaining the procedure and after effects, administering the dye, and ensuring patient safety by monitoring for adverse reactions.

Our services are busy, so you’ll thrive working in an efficient and fast paced environment.

You can also be supporting the consultant in outpatient clinics, undertaking diagnostic testing as required. You’ll be maintaining accurate patient records and in all you do you’ll ensure the highest standards are met in terms of patient safety, confidentiality, clinical compliance and hygiene levels.

What skills and experience do I need?

You need to be a fully qualified Registered Nurse or ODP and need a current registration with the NMC/HCPC.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of FFA/ ICG clinics along with skills conducting diagnostic assessments in Visual Acuity/ IOP checks and highly competent in cannulation practice.

Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous:

• Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience
• Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry
• Capable of working in a fast paced, high-volume clinical setting
• Experience in training and coaching of others
• The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development
• A competent user of computer systems and programmes
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format
• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required

What we’re offering

• £31.25 per hour
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact [email protected]

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.