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SalaryOptegra has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmic Nurse to join our amazing brand new clinic coming to Preston. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our amazing fully funded training programs. Minimum of 2 years ophthalmic experience is required for this position as well as ability to lead and motivate the nursing team on site.
Company Overview
At Optegra we work with inspiring, passionate and highly skilled teams with a common goal to deliver the highest standards of patient care. We’re a small company that does big things with a family feel and our people are at the heart of it. As a leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are the focus of everything we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.
Our business is growing, as we continue to provide treatments on behalf of the NHS as well as elective eye surgery. There has never been a better time to join Optegra!
Find out what it’s like to work here by clicking on the apply button to watch our video.
Benefits
As part of the Optegra Team, you’ll have access to brilliant pay and benefits, including
– Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays £38,000 FTE dependent on experience
– Generous matched pension contributions
– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
– Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, physio and counselling for your wellbeing
– Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
– Learning and development which supports you to be the best you can be and progress on your career path
- Access to thousands of discounts from all the bid (and plenty of small) names on the high street, including retail, supermarkets, travel and hospitality to help your money go further
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering in all aspects of the Ophthalmic service at Optegra, including surgery. It goes without saying that you’ll excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for diagnostic testing, pre-operative assessment, peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital.
What You’ll Need
- RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration
- Experience leading and coaching other junior nursing personnel
- A minimum of two years ophthalmic experience
You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. To take a look at our history and vision by clicking on the apply button for our story link.
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. We look forward to hearing from you!
