Band 6 Ophthalmic Nurse

Ward 8 has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced nurse to join our Ophthalmology team as a Band 6 Ophthalmic Sister. The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care across the service. They will support the day-to-day management of clinics, treatment areas, theatres, and pre-assessment services, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain patient flow and achieve service objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and supporting nursing and support staff, promoting professional development, and contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service transformation initiatives. Experience of participating in or leading improvement programmes is desirable, particularly in relation to improving clinic efficiencies, enhancing patient experience, and developing innovative ways of working.

Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong clinical leadership, and be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The ability to remain flexible and respond appropriately to the demands of a busy and evolving service is essential.

The post holder will support the Senior Sister in the effective management and leadership of the department and will assume responsibility for the operational and clinical management of the service in their absence. They will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, patient-centred care, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of services.

The successful candidate will provide visible clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model and promoting a culture of excellence, compassion, and professionalism. They will support the achievement of Trust values, strategic objectives, and departmental goals whilst fostering a positive working environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Education and Qualifications

Essential: - Ophthalmic experience

Desirable: - Broad clinical knowledge base in ophthalmology

Knowledge and experience

Essential: - Experience coordinating or leading clinical areas/shift management

Desirable: - Knowledge of rota management

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: - Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality development

Desirable: - Leadership course completed

Skills and Knowledge

Essential: - Excellent organizational ability

Desirable: - Creative, resourceful and imaginative

Knowledge and Experience

Essential: - Experience in mentoring/facilitation/teaching/assessing/coaching

Desirable: - Knowledge of HR processes