Ophthalmology Matron — Senior Nurse Leader & Service Innovator

West Herts Hospitals; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an experienced Matron to lead ophthalmology services within the Surgery, Anaesthetics & Cancer Division. The role provides senior nursing leadership, with a clinical component and involvement in the Senior Nurse rota, across our cross-site ophthalmology services at Watford.

You will champion high-quality patient care, lead service improvement, support workforce development and ensure safe, effective and responsive services within the Trust’s

Qualifications

• Current and relevant NMC registration.
• First level registered nurse.
• Post graduate qualification in Ophthalmology.
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
• Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Evidence of master’s level study.
• Non Medical Prescriber course.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to ophthalmology nursing services.
• Maintain visible clinical presence and support frontline care delivery.
• Drive quality improvement, governance, patient safety and experience initiatives.
• Manage and develop senior nursing staff through appraisal and workforce planning.
• Lead responses to patient feedback, incidents and complaints to improve services.
• Support education, training and professional development across the workforce.
• Develop future workforce models, including Advanced Nurse Practitioner roles.
• Manage resources effectively and contribute to budget planning and financial performance.
• Collaborate with consultants, multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver seamless patient pathways.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Ophthalmology experience

Clinical governance

Staff development

Education

NMC registration

Registered nurse (First level)

Postgraduate ophthalmology qualification

CPD evidence

Practice assessor qualification

Master's level study

Non-Medical Prescriber course

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an experienced Matron to lead ophthalmology services within the Surgery, Anaesthetics & Cancer Division. The role provides senior nursing leadership, with a clinical component and involvement in the Senior Nurse rota, across our cross-site ophthalmology services at Watford.

You will champion high-quality patient care, lead service improvement, support workforce development and ensure safe, effective and responsive services within the Trust’s