Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse Ophthalmology

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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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

Date posted

26 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year per annum incl HCAS (outer) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-6092255-MA-PB-Y

Job locations

REU-OPD, Kingston Hospital - Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston-upon-Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Ophthalmology Nursing in OP setting

Desirable

Ophthalmology Courses/ Module

Experience

Essential

significant Band 6 experience in Ophthalmology OPD
Knowledge of Budgetary and HR management

Desirable

evidence of staff management

Skills

Essential

evidence of competency in Intravitreal injection
Evidence of effective Management skills

Desirable

IT skills (e.g. Excell, Power Point, and Word Document)

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Ophthalmology Nursing in OP setting

Desirable

Ophthalmology Courses/ Module

Experience

Essential

significant Band 6 experience in Ophthalmology OPD
Knowledge of Budgetary and HR management

Desirable

evidence of staff management

Skills

Essential

evidence of competency in Intravitreal injection
Evidence of effective Management skills

Desirable

IT skills (e.g. Excell, Power Point, and Word Document)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).