Ophthalmology Unit Lead – Driving Quality and Team Growth

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ophthalmology Unit Manager to lead our busy eye unit and ensure safe, timely, high‑quality patient care. You will manage day‑to‑day clinic operations, staffing, and drive service improvements while supporting a multidisciplinary team across two sites.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to NHS priorities, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to patient safety and high standards of care in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing/Health Studies (RN/Registered Nurse)
• Ophthalmology postgraduate qualification or equivalent
• ENB/ILS/ALS training relevant to medical specialties
• Active continued professional development
• Experience leading nursing teams in a clinical setting

Responsibilities

• Provide strong visible leadership to nursing staff across the department
• Develop and lead outpatient teams and staff development
• Ensure accurate nursing registrations and adherence to NMC standards
• Implement quality initiatives and infection prevention practices
• Organise ophthalmology on-call roster and escalation processes
• Foster a culture of patient safety and service improvement

Skills

Nurse management articulation

Presentation skills

Evidence-based practice

Audit processes

Change management

Resource management

Business planning

Guidelines and policies

Education

Degree in Professional Nursing/Health Studies

Ophthalmology Post graduate certificate

ENB course in Medical Specialties

ILS/ALS

CPD evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ophthalmology Unit Manager to lead our busy eye unit and ensure safe, timely, high‑quality patient care. You will manage day‑to‑day clinic operations, staffing, and drive service improvements while supporting a multidisciplinary team across two sites.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to NHS priorities, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to patient safety and high standards of care in ophthalmology.