Job reference: 258065
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 29/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Falkirk Community Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: up to 36
Department: Ophthalmology

Falkirk Community Hospital Ophthalmology department is looking for a full time staff nurse to join our dynamic and motivated team working in a variety of interesting roles.

The department provides a range of clinical services including Day Surgery, Paediatrics, Low Vision, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract and Cornea.

Prior ophthalmic experience is preferable but not essential and training is available in post.

The post will be based at Falkirk Community Hospital.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic staff nurses to join our multidisciplinary team working with our Consultant, Optometric, Orthoptic and Nursing staff. Ophthalmic experience preferred but not essential.

Informal enquiries please contact Julie Catlin 01324 673830 or juliet.catlin@nhs.scot

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

Certificate of Sponsorship
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