Ophthalmology Nurse Lead — Flexible Hours

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Ophthalmology Service in North Road Eye Clinic seeks an engaged nurse to take the role of Junior Sister. The post combines high‑quality clinical practice with day‑to‑day shift leadership and deputising in the Senior Sister's absence.

You will work within ophthalmology pre-operative assessment, outpatient, IVT and laser clinics, with scope for part‑time or full‑time arrangements and close collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Nurse with extensive knowledge and experience in Ophthalmology.
• Experience running an area/department and leadership responsibilities.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care without supervision.
• Delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales delegation framework. Supervise the delivery of care and the staff involved with its provision.
• Ensure that the patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met, including the fundamental aspects of care needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided by the clinical team.
• Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
• Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister and formally deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister.
• Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise.

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Ophthalmology Service in North Road Eye Clinic seeks an engaged nurse to take the role of Junior Sister. The post combines high‑quality clinical practice with day‑to‑day shift leadership and deputising in the Senior Sister's absence.

You will work within ophthalmology pre-operative assessment, outpatient, IVT and laser clinics, with scope for part‑time or full‑time arrangements and close collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team.