Sister/Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor) - Fixed Term

The Royal Berkshire; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Ophthalmology department. This fixed-term position offers a chance to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality care at the Prince Charles Eye Unit, covering a maternity leave. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and clinical skills while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills.
• Experience in ophthalmology nursing is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team operations in the Eye Casualty service.
• Provide clinical leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
• Involved in patient care and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor) - Fixed Term

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Sister/Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

• This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity for 12 months to cover maternity leave.**
  
  

This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Prince Charles Eye Unit for a senior nurse who is highly motivated to join the team as Sister/Charge Nurse, with a specific focus within our Eye Casualty service.

This post will be responsible for leading the team on a daily basis. Applicants will need to be open to new ways of working to support us to deliver our vision for high volume emergency eye care.

You must possess and be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills.

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and caring nurse who will be able to work closely with the Senior Team to deliver outstanding care.

The successful candidate will be part of a large and supportive team, working with the different ophthalmology sub-specialties.

The post holder will be actively involved in the care of patients.

The overall purpose of the Sister/Charge Nurse is to provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multidisciplinary team. This includes acting as a clinical leader and an expert practitioner liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimum patient care through the ophthalmology clinical pathways.

Work autonomously, but within professional boundaries, to accurately examine, assess and diagnose patients with an undifferentiated diagnosis, from a physiological, psychological and social perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly within Eye Casualty.

The post holder will also be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and working closely with the Directorate and multidisciplinary team, assisting in the auditing of clinical standards of care within their clinical area. This includes ensuring a good working environment in which all patients receive a high standard of care.

Work in close liaison with the ophthalmic teams / medical along with multidisciplinary teams within the Trust to ensure smooth management of patient care whilst delivering high quality evidence-based care.

Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor).

Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded "Team of the Year" at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of West Berkshire.

Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, easily accessible by road and rail, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle.

With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Windsor offers a vibrant community atmosphere, being a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rafael Fernandes Job title: Matron Head and Neck Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0118 322 8086

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