Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-SCCS-1378
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Western Eye Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £51,488 - £57,802 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 7
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic experienced ophthalmology Nurse to take a lead in our OPD clinics.
We are looking for a leader who has an experience in Ophthalmology. You will relish the challenge of leading the diagnostic hub team in this new department to develop and continue to improve the patient’s pathway and experience throughout the ophthalmology services.
With the support of the Matron, you will lead the diagnostic hub teams to provide expert daily management leadership and support staff at all levels in ophthalmology and oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures, including surgical patients.
Will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area. They will assist the nurse in ensuring the effective running of the wards/daycare ,OPD and pre-op assessment and providing site cover Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
The successful candidate will be co-leading and working in our ophthalmic OPD clinics and also may be asked to work in the pre-op assessment/ day care units and Emergency department when required . You will be responsible for making sure that patients receive a comprehensive and quality service, ensuring that they are informed and educated throughout.
The successful candidate must possess or the willingness to acquire skills of an intravitreal injector and you will be assigned sessions per week and they will provide Senior site cover during the week and weekends as required.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Accredited ophthalmic qualification or equivalent
- Ophthalmic expertise across a range of ophthalmic procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a charge nurse/sister.
- Extensive experience within Opthalmology
- Knowledge of budget management
Desirable criteria
- Experience at Band 6 as a team leader
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
- Organisation, administrative and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to lead a team
- Knowledge of budget management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Giuseppe Serrano
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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