Weekend Opportunities | September 2026 to March 2027
Xyla Healthcare is recruiting experienced Ophthalmology Registered Nurses, helping to reduce cataract waiting lists through a dedicated weekend cataract service.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist ophthalmology team delivering high-quality patient care across cataract assessment clinics, theatre services, and pre/post-operative recovery areas.
As an Ophthalmology Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care throughout the cataract pathway. Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting consultant-led cataract assessment clinics.
- Undertaking pre-operative patient assessments and admissions.
- Delivering pre and post-operative nursing care.
- Assisting with ophthalmic procedures and patient preparation.
- Completing and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
- Providing patient education and discharge information.
- Working closely with consultants, theatre teams, healthcare support workers, and operational staff to ensure a seamless patient journey.
The service is designed to deliver care for up to 2,500 cataract patients through a high-volume "See & Treat" model, including:
- Cataract Assessment Clinics (CAC)
- Pre-operative consultations and admissions
- Unilateral and bilateral cataract surgery
- Post-operative recovery and discharge planning
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Previous NHS experience.
- Ophthalmology nursing experience.
- Experience supporting cataract assessment clinics, day surgery, theatres, or recovery services.
- Excellent communication and patient care skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality, and clinical governance.
- Experience as an Ophthalmic Scrub Nurse.
- Cataract pathway experience.
- Experience within elective recovery or insourcing programmes.
- Knowledge of ophthalmology clinical pathways and best practice.
- Weekend shifts only (Saturday and Sunday).
- Service hours: 08:00 to 18:00.
- Contract running until March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
- Compassionate and patient-focused care.
- Strong organisational and clinical skills.
- The ability to work efficiently within a busy ophthalmology service.
- Flexibility and professionalism.
- A commitment to delivering excellent patient outcomes.
