Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment for Ophthalmology

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Deputy Unit Leader for the Ophthalmology Pre-op Assessment service. This full-time role involves conducting patient assessments, managing clinics, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams while providing supervision to junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical nursing with preference for ophthalmology.
• Motivated to manage and develop new services.
• Strong communication skills required for multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments for ophthalmology patients.
• Perform autorefraction and biometry measurements.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students.

Skills

Surgical Nursing

Health Assessment

Communication

Supervision

Training

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment for Ophthalmology

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Band 6, Ophthalmology Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment

Working across sites, Leigh Infirmary and Boston House Eye Unit

Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday sessions as required.

We are seeking a motivated surgical nurse, preferably with pre-op and/or ophthalmology experience. Training in all aspects of the pre-op and ophthalmology service will be provided.

This is a new position. The successful candidate will be involved in setting up, developing, and running an ophthalmic pre-op assessment service at Leigh Infirmary.

Responsibilities include:

1. Health assessments of ophthalmology patients scheduled for various procedures.
2. Performing autorefraction and biometry measurements and evaluating results.
3. Accurate documentation of assessments and investigations.
4. Communicating with multidisciplinary teams, including theatres, wards, GPs, opticians, infection control, and ophthalmology teams at both sites.
5. Providing managerial cover for the ophthalmology unit manager and deputy unit manager at Boston House.
6. Supervising and training junior staff and students.
7. Running ophthalmology clinics on both sites.

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust proudly serve the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We value our staff, believing that 'happy staff makes for happy patients.' We have a strong record of staff engagement and living our values.

We are committed to placing patients at the heart of everything we do, providing safe, effective care that respects dignity. We welcome applications from all sections of society, recognizing the benefits of a diverse workforce.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Elaine Robinson, Unit Manager Ophthalmology, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Sister Linda Chapman, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Other, Information Technology, Management
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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