Ophthalmology Clinic Lead Nurse (Senior Charge)

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust in Essex is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse within the Ophthalmology Clinic. You will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient-centred care and visible nursing leadership throughout the department.

The post holder will drive workforce planning, governance, education and service development, while maintaining clinical standards and supporting staff across outpatient, day case and inpatient ophthalmology

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership and management experience in ophthalmology.
• Experience in Senior Sister/Charge Nurse role or equivalent leadership position.
• Ability to lead patient safety, governance and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, clinical and operational leadership of the Ophthalmology Clinic and Ward.
• Lead patient safety, workforce management, governance, education and service development.
• Oversee rota planning, recruitment, appraisals and ensure high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Management experience

Ophthalmology knowledge

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust in Essex is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse within the Ophthalmology Clinic. You will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality patient-centred care and visible nursing leadership throughout the department.

The post holder will drive workforce planning, governance, education and service development, while maintaining clinical standards and supporting staff across outpatient, day case and inpatient ophthalmology