Senior Ophthalmology Clinic Leader & Nursing Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Minster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Charge Nurse leads the Ophthalmology Clinic and ward at Southend Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The role delivers clinical and operational leadership across outpatient and inpatient pathways, ensuring patient safety, workforce management and quality improvement.

The post requires proven ophthalmology management experience, full NMC registration, and the ability to lead a team of nurses and technicians, manage rotas, sickness and appraisals, and to work with

Qualifications

• Nursing degree and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Full NMC registration and registered general nurse status.
• Substantial ophthalmology management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership of the ophthalmology clinic and ward.
• Lead nursing staff and technicians, including sickness management, rota planning, recruitment and appraisals.
• Lead on patient safety, workforce management, quality improvement, governance, education and service development.
• Support daily clinical and operational management and the flow of patients through outpatient, day case and inpatient pathways.
• Work with the Matron, Head of Nursing, medical staff and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure evidence-based care is delivered to agreed standards and contribute to clinical and operational performance indicators.

Skills

Ophthalmology management

Clinical leadership

NMC registration

Staff management

Education

Nursing degree

CPD evidence

Job description

Senior Charge Nurse leads the Ophthalmology Clinic and ward at Southend Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The role delivers clinical and operational leadership across outpatient and inpatient pathways, ensuring patient safety, workforce management and quality improvement.

The post requires proven ophthalmology management experience, full NMC registration, and the ability to lead a team of nurses and technicians, manage rotas, sickness and appraisals, and to work with