Deputy sister/Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
The Ophthalmic Theatres at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital are recruiting for a challenging, yet highly rewarding position of Deputy Siste...
The successful post holder will support the Clinical Lead in the effective day-to-day management of the Ophthalmic Theatres, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality , and patient centered ophthalmic care. They will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing team, acting as a role model and promoting best practice in all aspects of patient care.
In addition, they will assist in the coordination and delivery of care for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring adherence to local and national guidelines. They will contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of clinical standards, infection prevention and health and safety within the unit.
The successful candidate will be a main point of contact to the Ophthalmic Theatres and will deputise for the Clinical Lead as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and operational effectiveness within the unit.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Care Professions Council register
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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