Ophthalmology Lead Nurse

Guernsey, Channel Islands

A refreshing new healthcare career in an island community.

We have an exciting opportunity for a NMC registered ophthalmology lead nurse to join the group in our high-performing ophthalmology nursing department.

About the Medical Specialist Group

The Medical Specialist Group (MSG) Limited Liability Partnership is contracted to provide a wide range of emergency and elective medical services for the Bailiwick of Guernsey, in partnership with the Health and Social Care Committee (HSC) of the States of Guernsey. It aims to serve and care for the community through the provision of the highest standard of clinical care. The MSG was founded in 1992 by a group of 19 doctors. Today the service remains owned and run by a passionate team of doctors, currently comprising 56 consultants with a range of professional interests. There are no junior doctors in Guernsey and therefore consultants provide the complete range of inpatient and outpatient care. Tertiary care services are supplied by a variety of Hospitals on the UK Mainland, mainly Southampton University Hospital, usually through contracted services.

The MSG is based at Alexandra House and Mill House, where most managerial and support staff are based.  Both buildings have dedicated outpatient facilities and are situated in close proximity to the island’s main hospital, the Princess Elizabeth Hospital (PEH). The Princess Elizabeth Hospital is a modern hospital with approximately 145 beds and strong clinical links to UK mainland centers, particularly Southampton General Hospital and Kings College Hospital.

Our vision is to be internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for clinical care and loved by the Guernsey community.

Our purpose is to use our expertise and compassion to provide outstanding patient-centred services that improve the health of the community we serve.

Learn more about us here

A better work-life balance

If you’re searching for a dose of sea air or a better balance, our island community has it all.

Renowned for its sandy beaches and mild climate, Guernsey offers a slower, better quality of life with excellent connections to the UK, France and beautiful nearby islands.

Our flexible working patterns and short journey times give you more time to enjoy life, whether that’s a paddleboard and beach BBQ with the family after work, an afternoon hiking the cliffs or catching up with friends at one of our many award-winning restaurants.

For more information on what your new lifestyle could look like, or about the practicalities of re-locating to Guernsey, visit the dedicated website here.

About the role

Applicants should have 5 years’ post registration experience, and 3 years’ experience as a band 6 grade in an Ophthalmology setting. A willingness to develop additional skills in the future, such as OCT interpretation & intra-vitreal injections is desirable.

The Ophthalmology Lead Nurse is responsible for leading a high-performing ophthalmology nursing department which includes managing and supporting all the clinical support staff in the Ophthalmology team (including HCA technicians, optometrists and nurses). The Lead Nurse will actively seek innovative opportunities for the nursing department to improve its processes, systems and capabilities whilst ensuring the team deliver high-quality evidence-based care.   

The Lead Nurse will develop networks and relationships with all stakeholders maintaining positive communication links within the MSG and with external agencies. The Lead Nurse will also provide pre consultation ophthalmic scans and investigations and assist the ophthalmologists to deliver patient focused care for individuals with varying degrees of visual dysfunction.

The post-holder will also work very closely with the Lead Outpatient Nurse supporting their duties and contributing towards defining the strategic direction of the MSG and the implementation of initiatives to achieve the organisational success and growth. 

Flexible working and job share arrangements are welcome.

A copy of the full job description can be downloaded here.

Benefits

In addition to the appealing lifestyle that Guernsey offers, we have an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Generous salary and current local Guernsey income tax flat rate of 20%
• Full relocation package
• Private health insurance for yourself
• Pension scheme delivered by a long-established local pension specialist (up to 5% matched employer contribution)
• Life assurance scheme
• Income protection scheme
• Indemnity insurance cover
• RCN and NMC subscription cover
• Free car parking at both the MSG and PEH
• Wellbeing allowance of £300/annum (towards gym/better commute scheme etc)
• Study leave allowance
• 25 days per annum annual leave

Apply

For more information on the role, benefits and relocation package, please contact our People & Organisation team by emailing [email protected] or calling 01481 239988.