Ophthalmology Clinical Sister

South Warwickshire University Nhs Foundation Trust

Warwick

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Sister for the Eye Unit at Warwick Hospital. The role involves clinical and operational leadership, delivering safe, high-quality ophthalmic care, and supporting staff development.

The post operates on a full-time basis with duties across Warwick and Stratford. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive governance and service improvement, and work to maintain high standards of patient care

Qualifications

First level registered nurse with 2 years experience in Ophthalmology
Diploma/Degree in Professional Nursing/Health Studies with ongoing CPD
Evidence of continuous professional development and NMC registration

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and professional leadership to all non-medical staff in the department.
Deputise for the Ward Manager and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care.
Lead workforce management, patient safety, governance and service improvement.
Maintain records and ensure compliance with clinical governance and KPI targets.
Support the Eyes Unit multidisciplinary team and coordinate shifts and handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ophthalmology experience

Nursing registration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

NMC Registered

Ophthalmology experience

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Sister to join our department. This is a full‑time post requires cover over Warwick and Stratford. The department operates Monday to Friday 08:00-17:30.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to lead and motivate teams, and support the development of staff and services.

The post holder will be self‑motivated, organised and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They will support workforce management, patient safety, governance, service improvement and the delivery of quality care.

The Eye Unit is a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary service caring for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. Our team includes nurses, healthcare support workers, ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptist, technicians and administrative staff.

The department comprises a busy outpatient service, caring for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery under local anaesthetics and a nurse‑led anti‑VEGF injection service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the ongoing development of ophthalmology services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the development of the ward team and support the Ward Manager in the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost effective service. To deputise for the Ward Manager as required.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford‑Unpon‑Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston‑on‑Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below.

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, skills and experience required: The post holder will: Hold a Diploma/Degree in Professional Nursing. Be a first level registered nurse with 2 years experience in Ophthalmology. Possess relevant post basic education and experience, which should include a minimum of two years at Band 5. Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development. Possess the aptitude and confidence for working within a rapidly changing environment. Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities: To provide clinical and professional leadership and support to all non‑medical staff in the department, ensuring that nursing practice is based on current and best evidence. Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, maintaining clinical credibility and competence at all times. Keep an up to date personal portfolio, in line with revalidation requirements in maintaining NMC registration. Ensure that the department philosophy is in line with the principles of clinical governance and that all staff understands its significance to practice. In conjunction with the Ward Manager ensure that KPIs, and Infection Prevention standards are maintained each month.

Clinical: To participate in the setting and maintaining of high standards of evidence based nursing. To supervise and evaluate work of all nursing staff. Promote patient and carers involvement in care planning, delivery and evaluations, ensuring junior staff develop the necessary skills to do this. Implement a communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at regular intervals to maintain standards of record keeping. Supervises and monitors junior staff in developing the necessary skills to identify care priorities and address them in a pertinent and timely manner, seeking advice where appropriate. Communicates and interacts with patients, carers and staff in a non‑judgmental way, demonstrating mutual respect and trust utilising a variety of communication skills. To ensure patients and relatives needs are met in a courteous, helpful and compassionate manner. To liaise with other agencies and professionals to maintain good service provision. Maintain effective relationships between the department and the multi‑disciplinary team. To maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patients care in line with the NMC code for record keeping. Co‑ordinate clinical activities within the unit and have responsibility for shift management. Act as clinical leader and role model, sharing expertise with colleagues. To ensure safety and confidentiality of patient information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / Degree in Professional Nursing/Health Studies
Evidence of continuous professional developme
AIM / ILS Trained
Mentorship and Assessing qualification
Two years' experience in Ophthalmology
Wide range of Extended Skills
Proven leadership skills
Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care
Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices
Demonstrates understanding of clinical audit and clinical effectiveness
Demonstrates understanding of resource management
Able to effectively plan and delegate duties
Able to manage personal time and that of others efficiently and effectively

Personal Qualities

Essential

Able to work as an effective team member
Is committed to and demonstrates ability to teach successfully
Able to adapt to changing circumstances and demonstrates ability to influence change successfully
Shows initiative: able to think positively and stimulate a productive team climate
Able to achieve individual and team objectives
Committed to the delivery of high-quality healthcare

Other Job Requirements

Essential

Demonstrates commitment to self-development and the development of others
Able to work flexible shifts including providing support through the out-of-hours advice line when required
Able to change duties at short notice

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Warwick Hospital
Lakin road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse
Harvinder Khera
harvinder.khera@swft.nhs.uk
01926495321