Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology B6

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 5,666,000 - 7,555,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Ophthalmology Outpatient Department at Gartnavel General Hospital seeks an experienced NMC-registered nurse to support the Senior Charge Nurse, deputise in their absence, and help manage a busy outpatient service.

The role requires ophthalmology expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Essential ophthalmology experience and knowledge.
• Strong management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to respond to changing service needs.
• Forward-thinking approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in day-to-day management.
• Deputise for the SCN when required.
• Ensure smooth, efficient outpatient running.
• Manage and supervise a team of nurses and healthcare support workers.
• Contribute to all aspects of outpatient ophthalmology care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Support service delivery in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Skills

NMC registration

Ophthalmology experience

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Organisational skills

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced NMC-registered nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department at Gartnavel General Hospital. Working as part of the ophthalmology team, the successful candidate will support the Senior Charge Nurse (SCN), deputise in their absence when required, and play a key role in the effective management and delivery of outpatient services.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday — Saturday

Base location: Gartnavel General Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Charge Nurse in the day-to-day management of the department.
• Deputise for the SCN when required.
• Help ensure the smooth and efficient running of a large, busy outpatient department.
• Manage and supervise a team of registered nurses and healthcare support workers.
• Contribute to all aspects of outpatient ophthalmology care.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Support service delivery within a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Essential ophthalmology experience and knowledge.
• Strong management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to respond to changing service needs.
• Forward‑thinking approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

Information for candidates

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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