Senior Charge Nurse / Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse/Practitioner in Ophthalmology. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team in a modern facility, managing high-volume cataract surgeries and expanding expertise in various ophthalmic disciplines. With excellent career development opportunities, you will play a key role in shaping patient care and contributing to the future of healthcare at NTC-H.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the Peri-operative team.
• Support high-volume cataract surgery lists.
• Broaden expertise in other ophthalmic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Collaborate in an innovative environment.
• Impact patient care positively.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Ophthalmology

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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

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

The NTC-H is a modern, purpose-built facility located on the City’s University Campus, designed to deliver exceptional care for Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic patients. It features 5 theatres, a 24-bed ward, and a dedicated Ophthalmology Outpatient Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding team.

In this role, you will lead and support high-volume cataract surgery lists and have opportunities to broaden your expertise in other ophthalmic areas, including surgical retinal, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and cataract surgery.

This position offers a chance for an experienced nurse or practitioner to take on a key leadership role and impact patient care positively.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Gain experience across various ophthalmic disciplines.
• Work in a collaborative, innovative environment.
• Enjoy excellent career development and learning opportunities.

If you're ready to advance your career and lead a talented team at the forefront of ophthalmology, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and contribute to shaping 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 for eligible qualified candidates.

For informal enquiries, contact [e-mail].

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NHS Highland covers an extensive area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We are committed to fostering a positive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values:

Care and compassion	Dignity and respect	Openness, honesty, and responsibility	Quality and teamwork