Ophthalmology Nursing Matron – Lead Care & Innovation

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Staff wellbeing & development

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Matron to lead ophthalmology nursing services within the Surgery, Anaesthetics & Cancer Division. The role combines clinical leadership, governance, and strategic workforce development, with a focus on quality, patient safety, and future workforce models such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

The post requires a post-graduate ophthalmology qualification, current NMC registration, and substantial senior nursing management experience,

Qualifications

• First level registered nurse qualification is required.
• Post-graduate qualification in Ophthalmology is required.
• Practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing leadership

Governance & patient safety

Staff development

Project management

Change management

Education

Post-graduate ophthalmology

First level registered nurse

Practice assessor qualification

CPD/lifelong learning evidence

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Matron to lead ophthalmology nursing services within the Surgery, Anaesthetics & Cancer Division. The role combines clinical leadership, governance, and strategic workforce development, with a focus on quality, patient safety, and future workforce models such as Advanced Nurse Practitioners.

The post requires a post-graduate ophthalmology qualification, current NMC registration, and substantial senior nursing management experience,