Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Senior Sister for the North Road Eye Clinic in Aberystwyth. The role combines clinic leadership with hands-on nursing management in a busy ophthalmology environment, including eye injections and laser clinics.

The post requires substantial management experience and the ability to lead a nursing team, with training available for ophthalmic procedures where needed. Occasional travel between sites and adherence to NHS Wales policies are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and leadership of a nursing team.
• Ability to lead and supervise nursing staff in a clinical Ophthalmology setting.
• Experience with rostering and workforce planning.
• Familiarity with NHS Wales policies and evidence-based practice.
• Training can be provided if Ophthalmology experience is lacking.

Responsabilités

• Plan and manage the ward's workload and daily/weekly responsibilities.
• Supervise and allocate work to nursing staff based on skill and patient needs.
• Provide clinical advice and ensure evidence-based care.
• Roster staff to maintain appropriate skill mix and staffing levels.
• Procure and maintain ward assets and supplies cost-effectively.
• Monitor standards and challenge care that falls below expected levels.

Connaissances

Nursing leadership

Staff rostering

Management experience

Evidence-based practice

NMC Code compliance

Formation

NMC registered nurse

Description du poste

An opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate with considerable management experience to work as a Senior Sister in North Road Eye Clinic in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in an Ophthalmology unit, although training can be provided if this standard cannot be met. North Road Eye Clinic offers a unique work environment with a mixture of Ophthalmology clinics, laser clinics and clinics for eye injections, making this an excellent opportunity for learning and development. The unit also covers activity on different sites, so occasional travelling can be expected. Exercise accountability for the management of the department, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management. Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance, expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to evidence-based practice.Main duties of the job Work autonomously to plan own work schedule plans, in view of daily and weekly management responsibilities along with leadership and supervisory aspects of the role. Supervise the professional and clinical work of nursing staff within the clinical area allocating work effectively, considering skill and competency of staff and patient requirement and delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales' delegation framework ensuring staff are using evidence-based practice. Support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code (2018) as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators. Take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced Take responsibility for the procurement and maintenance of physical assets and specialist supplies for the ward, ensuring cost effectiveness e.g. complete capital bids, charitable fund requests. Maintain, monitor and evaluate standards ensuring evidence-based quality of care is provided by the clinical team and respectfully challenge/take appropriate action when care falls below the expected standards.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Cerdigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Cerdigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies;
• 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services