Contact information
jane Hopkins
Email: jane.hopkins9@nhs.net
external telephone: 0192451216, internal 51216
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly team of nurses working within MY EYE day care and theatre facility. The post is 37.5 hours per week
The successful candidate will provide assistance to registered nurses and doctors by effective, prompt, and competent undertaking of delegated tasks, whilst caring for ophthalmic patients undergoing surgery.
The candidate will be an effective communicator, resourceful, and have the ability to work well in a team, with a caring and sensitive attitude and is able to empathise with partially sighted people and their families.
Previous experience would be beneficial, but not essential, as training will be provided. In exchange we will offer a supportive working environment and opportunity for development.
Main duties
To provide Nursing Care for patients undergoing surgery under local anaesthetic.
To provide nursing care pre & post operatively, and preparing patients for discharge home.
To provide support for registered practitioners and clinicians in a theatre environment, whilst maintaining the safety the patient undergoing surgery.
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
Must have:
Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent)
Completed Care Certificate accredited by e-learning for healthcare evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards (training completed via e-learning only will not be accepted)
Plus must have one of the following:
Vocational Level 3 qualification in a Health related subject regulated by OFQUAL
For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed
Any new employees who can evidence competency of core clinical skills, as outlined above in the CSW Band 3 JD
Experience
Experience of working in a health care setting in a band 2 role
Experience of working in day care or theatre (but not essential)
Knowledge
Evidence of using one’s own initiative
Awareness of risks, identifying them and alerting appropriate personnel
Knowledge of basic IT systems
Ability to learn new skills and adapt existing knowledge.
Understanding of responsibility, accountability and confidentiality, relevant to the healthcare role
To have a basic understanding of the NHS and the roles of nurses, therapists, and social care professionals within a healthcare setting
Knowledge of care and related procedures and relevant legislation
Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues
Skills
Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely over the phone, face to face and in writing.
Able to maintain positive working relationships.
Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
Willingness to take on tasks.
Ability to work under pressure.
Can competently perform a range of the core skills listed
“For candidates that require sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa
The starting salary for this role is £24,937. Whilst it is on the Immigration Salary List for Skilled Worker visas, successful candidates seeking sponsorship must be eligible to be paid at the top of the pay band (£26,598) in order to meet the salary threshold set by the Home Office.
To meet the criteria for payment at the top of the band, you must be able to demonstrate in your application (and throughout the recruitment process), a minimum of two years experience fulfilling the clinical skills undertaken by this role.”
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance:
We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Our benefits
* Access to the NHS pension plan
* Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
* Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
* Extensive benefits and support, including:
* Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Home electronics scheme
* Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
* Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
* Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies
* Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
* Career progression, training and support
Skilled worker sponsorship
You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .