Band 5 Theatre Nurse - Ophthalmology

Location: North Wales, South Wales and Midlands


Dates: ASAP until the end of March, potential to extend


Shift Days: Weekends


Pay: £350-£425 per day


Make a Difference


ID Medical Insourcing is seeking experienced Ophthalmic Theatre Nurses to support high-volume insourcing lists across NHS and independent sector hospitals.


Who We’re Looking For


We are recruiting specialists from the following professional backgrounds:

- Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician


- Band 5 Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse


- Band 5 Outpatient Nurse


- Band 5 Ward Nurse


- Band 5 Theatre Nurse


- Band 6 Nurse in Charge


Requirements:


- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)


- Diploma/Degree in Nursing


- Ophthalmic qualification/evidence of specialist training


- Theatre experience (ophthalmic preferred)


- Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to new sites


What We Offer


- Competitive rates


- Flexible working


- Opportunity to support NHS waiting list initiatives


Role Overview


- Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care during insourced ophthalmic surgical lists.


- Work flexibly as a scrub nurse, circulating nurse, or anaesthetic support nurse as required.


- Prepare and check ophthalmic theatre equipment, instruments, implants (including IOLs), and consumables in line with the surgical list.


- Assist surgeons during ophthalmic procedures, maintaining strict aseptic technique.


- Support procedures performed under local, regional, or general anaesthesia.


- Undertake pre-operative safety checks, including patient identity, consent, laterality, and IOL verification.


- Ensure accurate documentation in line with host trust and insourcing company requirements.


- Participate in post-operative handover and patient monitoring where required.


- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care, ensuring reassurance and clear communication throughout the surgical pathway.


- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and conf