Senior Charge Nurse / Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse/Practitioner for the Ophthalmology Peri-operative Team at the National Treatment Centre - Highland. This role offers leadership opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility, focusing on high-volume cataract surgeries and diverse ophthalmic disciplines. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to exceptional patient care and career development.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the Peri-operative team in the Ophthalmology Theatre.
• Experience in high-volume cataract surgery and other ophthalmic disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume cataract surgery lists.
• Expand knowledge in surgical retinal, glaucoma, and oculoplastic areas.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse

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Posted:

15.05.2025

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29.06.2025

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Exciting Career Opportunity: Senior Charge Nurse/Practitioner – Ophthalmology Peri-operative Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse/Practitioner to lead and manage the Peri-operative team within the Ophthalmology Theatre and Day Case Unit at the National Treatment Centre - Highland (NTC-H).

The NTC-H is a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility located on the City’s University Campus, designed to provide exceptional care for Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic patients. Featuring 5 theatres, a 24-bedded ward, and a dedicated Ophthalmology Outpatient Department, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing team.

In this role, you will have the chance to lead and support the high-volume cataract surgery lists, while also gaining the opportunity to expand your knowledge and expertise in other areas of ophthalmology, including surgical retinal, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and cataract surgery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, driven nurse or practitioner to take on a pivotal leadership role and make a real difference in patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dedicated team within a brand-new, purpose-built facility.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of ophthalmic disciplines.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
• Excellent career development and learning opportunities.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a talented team at the cutting edge of ophthalmology care, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and help us shape the future of healthcare at NTC-H.

Visits to the department are encouraged.

An attractive relocation package of up to £8,000 may be available to eligible successful qualified candidates.

For informal enquiries please contact [emailprotected]

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.