Job overview

We are looking for an experienced Unit Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the management and clinical leadership of the ophthalmology services within Broomfield Hospital.

You will  ensure high standards of care through effective management of staff by leading the team, organising others in their actions and setting priorities.

So, if you are an effective team player, leader and builder, who can liaise  and collaborate with other sites to create a seamless service that provides patient-centered care in-hours and facilitate the out of hours on call service, please apply today!

Main duties of the job

• To practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
• Work autonomously, be responsible for a caseload of patients to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based and patient centered care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines.
• To participate and be involved in nurse led innovations such as carrying out nursing extended roles, such as nurse led clinic, counselling and consenting patients for investigative procedures . Collaborate with the multi-professional team.
• To contribute to service developments and the development of nurse led initiatives in liaison with the clinical leads /matron /service manager/ unit manager.
• To plan, develop, formulate and review nurse led protocols, guidelines and Patient Group Directions specific to the service.
• To develop the service to reflect the needs of the MSE Service, staff and patient group by a regular assessment of the service provided by the unit.  
• Ensure the effective deployment of manpower and resources, reporting  deficiencies/variances to the Ophthalmology Manager

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.  

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations.  We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.