Bank Ward Nurse / Registered Nurse

Bank Ward Nurse / Registered Nurse

Location: York LS23
Contract Type: Bank / zero-hour contract

We are recruiting for a Bank Ward Nurse / Registered Nurse in the Wetherby area, paying up to £30 per hour. The role requires flexibility to cover shifts across York LS23. This would suit an NMC-registered nurse with ward, theatre, outpatient, general surgery or ophthalmology experience who is looking for flexible bank work within specialist eye care.

This is a great opportunity for a registered nurse with ward, theatre, ophthalmology, peri-operative or outpatient experience who is looking for flexible bank work within a modern specialist eye care environment. You will work as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients throughout their ophthalmic surgical pathway.

Job Purpose

As part of the clinical team, you will provide safe, high-quality care to patients before, during and after ophthalmic procedures. The role will include supporting the surgical and refractive pathway, providing peri-operative and post-operative care, and assisting the wider clinical team to ensure a smooth and positive patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their ophthalmic care pathway

• Provide pre-operative, peri-operative and post-operative care

• Assist with surgical lists, theatre flow and ward-based patient care

• Provide clear instructions and reassurance to patients and carers

• Administer medication and treatments in line with NMC standards and local policies

• Use clinical judgement to identify concerns requiring consultant or surgeon input

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records

• Support infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety standards

• Work closely with consultants, theatre teams, nurses and wider clinical colleagues

• Help maintain a calm, professional and caring patient experience

What We’re Looking For

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration

• Minimum 1 year post-qualification nursing experience

• Previous experience in ophthalmology, theatre, general surgery, ward nursing or outpatients

• Ophthalmology or peri-operative experience would be highly desirable

• Confident working in a clinical environment and supporting surgical pathways

• Flexible approach to bank shifts

• Ability to travel between Wetherby, York and Bradford sites when required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist private eye care environment and support patients through high-quality ophthalmic treatment.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.