Job Description

Company overview:

Vision Scotland was established in 2010 and is Scotland's leading provider of hospital based, multi-site cataract and refractive surgery. We are fully regulated by Health Improvement Scotland's Healthcare Environment Inspectorate (HIS HEI). In addition, our surgeons are regulated and revalidated by the General Medical Council.

We're committed to investing in the most up to date technology for the benefit of our patients. We aspire to provide a service that compare favourably to the best eye centres in Europe and America. To maintain these high standards, we continually invest in new diagnostic equipment, new staff and introduce new services.

What sets us apart from the rest is the exceptional patient care we provide to each and every one of our patients. Every member of staff lives and breathes a mindset that our patients come first.

Job description - Staff Nurse - Bank - Edinburgh

Do you want to join a small, friendly but growing healthcare business providing exceptional care to our patients?

We are excited to provide an exceptional opportunity for a talented and ambitious RGN to join our small, dynamic team. Vision Scotland is a high-volume day-case theatre cases every week. Cataracts, Refractive Lens Exchange, Laser eye surgery, Cross Linking, Blephs and other eyelid surgeries. We work hard but we also value a healthy work / home balance. There are no overnight shifts and no last-minute call outs required.

This diverse and rewarding appointment includes pre/ post-surgery nursing and some help with theatre stock ordering. You will work closely with a team of surgeons, optometrists, and admin staff. We pride ourselves on having a team completely focused on patient care. Every member of our team is positive, proactive, professional, and astute. Understandably we are protective of what we have created so would ask you only to apply if you genuinely match and strive to promote these qualities within a team.

The role requires clinical excellence, a desire for challenging complex clinical work, a mindset for continuous learning and development, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and a calm disposition. Work will be carried out within a state-of-the-art private clinic.

Developing Talent:

We are committed to developing employees in their roles. Learning and development plans enable our employees to continue their professional development throughout their career.

Ophthalmic experience is obviously a significant advantage. Your experience may be in pre / post ophthalmic surgery nursing or as a theatre scrub nurse. We are happy to train the candidate with the right mindset and all the skills needed to excel.

Bank position with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. In addition to your hourly rate you will receive a holiday pay supplement of 12.07%.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC pin number (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025