Job reference: 255552
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 29/10/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: up to 36
Location: Falkirk Community Hospital
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
Department: Ophthalmology

Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the senior nursing team within the Ophthalmology Service at Falkirk Community Hospital.

We welcome applications from experienced ophthalmic nurses who ideally hold, or are working towards, a post‑registration ophthalmic qualification however full support and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

You will play a key role in the day‑to‑day management and development of the service, working closely with the Senior Charge Nurse and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. A commitment to developing advanced ophthalmic clinical skills is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering specialist ophthalmic nursing care, including intravitreal therapy
• Supporting the management and development of team performance in partnership with the Senior Charge Nurse
• Participating in telephone triage, directing patients to the appropriate care
• Contributing to the development and delivery of departmental objectives
• Assisting in the coordination of staff and patient care within the service

Working pattern
The usual shift pattern is Monday to Friday, with two shorter weekends shifts approximately every 7 weeks consisting of:

• Three shifts of 08:00–17:30, plus either:
  • One 09:00–18:30 or
  • Two 08:30–13:00 weekend shifts per week

Flexibility is essential to meet service needs.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and specialist skills within a supportive and forward‑thinking ophthalmology team.

Further information
Juliet Catlin, Senior Charge Nurse, 01324 673830/01324 673842

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed case-by-case. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all application questions; the use of AI or automated tools to generate responses is strongly discouraged. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce.

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