Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse Ophthalmology

Job summary

As part of the ongoing expansion and modernisation of the Royal Eye Unit we are growing our team to ensure we continue to deliver a high standard of care to our local community.

We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic nurse leader that is passionate about ophthalmology and willing to support its growth.

The successful applicant would be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the department to achieve high standards of care. We rely on good team work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills for excellent care.

Our busy department includes - Eye Casualty, Pre-operative assessment , AMD, glaucoma and other ophthalmic sub-specialties services and clinics and you would be expected to rotate throughout each area within the department.

Knowledge and experience working on Ophthalmology outpatient setting and managerial experience arevital for this post.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Health Care Support Workers in the delivery of clinically effective Ophthalmic care. In addition, the post holder will provide nursing leadership within the unit, ensuring an effective quality nursing service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety.

The successful candidate will provide strong clinical leadership, training, and facilitate education to all nursing and Imaging staff. The successful candidate must possess good management and leadership skills with current ophthalmic nursing experience and a good knowledge of various ophthalmic procedures and equipment.

You will be working clinically providing clinical expertise to facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care and maintain your own clinical practice.

About us

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames.We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other- Inspiring