Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology)

NHS; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board seeks a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology) in Aberystwyth. You will provide senior nursing leadership in the North Road Eye Clinic, lead a skilled team, and ensure high-quality patient care in an Ophthalmology setting.

This Band 7 role requires management experience, NMC registration, and a commitment to Welsh and English language service delivery. Part-time and job-share options exist; interviews on 18/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and Band 7/leadership experience.
• Postgraduate management qualification or equivalent leadership development.
• Experience in ophthalmology or eye clinic settings preferred; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily/weekly schedules with leadership responsibilities.
• Supervise nursing staff and allocate care per staff competency and patient needs.
• Ensure adherence to NMC Code and evidence-based practice; lead rostering and staff wellbeing.
• Procurement and maintenance of ward assets; manage budgets and resources.
• Provide professional nursing leadership, supervision, and clinical advice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Ophthalmology experience

Budget management

Postgraduate management training

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Postgraduate management qualification

BSc in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology)

Band 7

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

Monday - Friday, day time only Job ref 100-NMR311-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site North Road Eye Clinic Town Aberystwyth Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/11/2026

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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 Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will need to demonstrate the Health Board’s values of dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, openness and caring, kindness and compassion in everything that you do in the work environment and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 18/11/2026

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Current NMC registration
• Pertinent postgraduate diploma/or equivalent development / experience AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post)
• Teaching/coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role
• Recognised management qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification
• Experience of leading a team

Experience

• Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
• Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
• Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments.
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
• Experience in budget management
• Experience of effective staff management
• Experience of running a ward/area/department
• Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing/midwifery students
• Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
• Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
• Experience of working in a Band 7 role
• Understanding of financial and resource management processes

Language Skills

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Marta Barreiro Martins Job title Senior Nurse Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07815 022127 Additional information Contact and/or visits pre-application or before interview are welcomed.