Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7368641
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whittington Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £53,751 - £60,651 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse Ophthalmology
NHS AfC: Band 7
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and committed individual to lead the Ophthalmology outpatient services at Whittington Hospital. The outpatient services is a busy department covering multiple ophthalmology specialities .
We are looking for someone who is an enthusiastic and committed professional with the passion and drive to provide the highest quality care to their patients. Someone who will drive the development of the service with focus on quality, efficiency and productivity.
The role will provide an excellent opportunity for the right individual to lead these services delivering excellent care to patients .
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To manage the ophthalmology outpatient department at Whittington Hospital, and to have the responsibility for all resources in the department.
To be a clinical expert and have overall continuing responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care in the department, demonstrating clinical leadership.
The post holder will work providing expert nursing care, nurse led p clinics and health education for patients attending the outpatient’s department
The post holder must demonstrate a sound knowledge in the area of ophthalmology nursing and have the ability to co-ordinate relevant clinical issues trust wide and represent those views both internally & externally as required The post holder will be a member of the relevant service group/groups and represent nursing issues accordingly.
Participate in the review, development and audit of research-based policies and procedures relating to ophthalmic nursing
Develop patient care directives outlining treatment for specific groups of patients using evidence based care practice
To effectively manage the department resources, human resources and the clinical environment.
responsible for staff allocation, health roster
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st level registration
- Evidence of a programme of study in the area of Ophthalmic practice
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- 5 years post-registration
- 3 years’ experience as a Band 6 grade in a Ophthalmology setting
- Experience of Ophthalmology nursing
- Awareness of National Mandatory training requirements
- Ability to Lead a team
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
- Tracy Gavin
- Job title
- Lead Nurse Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07940486317
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