Nurse Manager - Eye Department, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup
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Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate leader with managerial experience and skills to lead our Ophthalmology Department nursing and technician team at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.
You will be a caring individual who demonstrates a receptive attitude to change with an ability to challenge practice in a supportive manner.
As an excellent communicator and coordinator you will be an integral part of the multi professional team, with excellent organisational skills who can prioritise their workload and that of the service.
This is a busy service which provides a comprehensive range of outpatient sub-speciality clinics and procedures for both adults and children. We are ideally looking for someone with Ophthalmology experience, who are keen to develop a leadership role.
These are exciting times as we open a new technician delivered area and recruit to key positions to strengthen and develop our workforce so the team continue to provide specialist knowledge, skills, interventions and implement new ways of working for continued quality improvement.
The service is operational 7 days week, and the successful candidate would be expected to work flexibly.
Informal visits or conversations are strongly encouraged so email Sonja Taylor Head of Nursing for further information sonja.taylor1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- Professional leadership for the nursing and technician team
- To support the role of the Matron and Head of Nursing in developing and implementing a strategic development plan for service, nursing and technician workforce. Professional leadership for the nursing and technician team
- To ensure the effective line management of the nursing and technician team
- To lead with providing quality care for patients attending the Ophthalmology Department
- Coordinate staffing allocation to meet service activity
- To act as a resource for education and development within the service while developing their own interest and/or experience in this clinical speciality.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
03 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,836 to £52,849 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
213-PRUH-0144-AB
Job locations
Queen Mary's Hospital
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Mary's Hospital
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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