Job location: Dundee, Dundee City, United Kingdom
Postcode: DD1 9SY
Contract: Temporary Part time
Advertised salary: Competitive Rates

We're Recruiting – Ophthalmology Nursing, Theatre & Clinical Support Staff
Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee – NHS Tayside

Flexible Weekend Sessions | Saturdays & Sundays | Self-Employed Opportunities | Competitive Day Rates

Optegra Eye Health Care is looking for experienced ophthalmology nurses, theatre practitioners and clinical support professionals to join our NHS insourcing team at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

This is an excellent opportunity to work flexible weekend sessions, supporting the delivery of high-volume cataract assessment clinics, cataract surgery and day-case services, helping to reduce NHS patient waiting times.

We are recruiting for:

• Ophthalmic Registered Nurses – cataract assessment clinics, pre-operative assessment and patient preparation.
• Lead Nurses – clinical coordination, ophthalmic clinics and theatre leadership.
• Cataract Scrub Nurses – cataract surgery, scrub and circulating duties.
• Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) / Operating Department Assistants (ODAs) – ophthalmic theatre and perioperative support.
• Ward / Day-Case Registered Nurses – patient admissions, post-operative recovery and discharge.
• Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) / Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) – outpatient clinics, theatre and ward support.
• Ophthalmic Technicians / Biometrists – biometry, OCT, visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurements and other ophthalmic diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-volume cataract assessment clinics and surgical lists.
• Undertake pre-operative assessments, observations, patient preparation and clinical checks as appropriate.
• Support patient admissions, theatre preparation, post-operative recovery and safe discharge.
• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including biometry, OCT, visual acuity and IOP measurements, where trained and competent.
• Assist with cataract surgery, including scrub, circulating and perioperative duties, as appropriate to the role.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards, aseptic technique and safe surgical practices.
• Participate in relevant surgical safety checks and patient identification procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, documentation and effective patient handovers.
• Recognise and escalate clinical concerns, complications or patient deterioration promptly.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, clinical colleagues and NHS Tayside teams to deliver safe, effective patient care.
• Adhere to NHS Tayside policies, clinical governance requirements and relevant professional standards.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant experience and demonstrated competencies within your chosen clinical role.
• Current NMC or HCPC registration, where applicable.
• Recent cataract scrub experience for surgical scrub roles.
• Experience in ophthalmic assessment, diagnostics or day-case care for the relevant positions.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and patient care skills.
• Ability to work confidently within a busy clinical environment.
• Willingness to complete all required compliance and onboarding checks.

Previous experience within NHS insourcing or high-volume cataract services would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Flexible weekend sessions – Saturdays and Sundays.
• Self-employed, sessional opportunities.
• Competitive day rates.
• Flexibility to select sessions around existing commitments.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced ophthalmology professionals.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference by supporting NHS waiting-list reduction.

Interested in Joining Us?
We'd love to hear from experienced professionals looking for flexible weekend opportunities.

Please send your CV, preferred role and weekend availability to: Rachel.Goulden@optegra.com

Join Optegra and help us deliver high-quality ophthalmology care to NHS patients across Tayside.