Job summary
The A&E Department of the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) has a full time vacancy for a Staff Nurse. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who would like to work in this busy and fast paced environment. A keen interest in ophthalmology is essential, previous experience is not essential as training will be provided. Shift patterns include a combination of Early and Late 5 days a week or Long Days 3 days a week, but noNight Shifts.

Main duties of the job
As the Ophthalmic Staff Nurse you will be responsible for

• Clear documentation of patients' current and past ophthalmic history and other assessment information
• Obtain visual acuity on adults and children using various vision testing charts
• Administration of medication (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, subconjunctival and topical)
• Eye irrigation
• Vital signs, blood glucose monitoring and measurement of intraocular pressures
• Application of eye pad and cartella (eye shield)
• Support senior staff/colleagues, clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Manage a cohort of patient in the Urgent Care Clinics
• Participate in internal meetings and contribute to the betterment of the department

About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Job responsibilities
***For further details about this post please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification***

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Relevant clinical experience, including that as a student or unqualified nurse

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience since registration
• Relevant voluntary experience

Qualifications
Essential

• RN (Adult) with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Dual qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address SWB NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Department Manager
Carlene Oliver
carleneoliver@nhs.net
01215076773

Details
Date posted 23 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 5
Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata per annum
Contract Fixed term
Duration 12 months
Working pattern Part-time
Reference number 381-SS-8243358-A
Job locations SWB NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).