Ophthalmic Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse REU-OPD inKingston-upon-Thames inKingston-upon-Thames PUBLISHED
MON 11 NOV 2024
The ideal candidate will enjoy challenges, participate in teaching and mentoring nursing staff, and take accountability for patient care while ensuring the department meets national and organisational standards. Flexible working arrangements are available to accommodate personal needs, provided they do not hinder patient care. This role is designed for individuals who are dedicated to professional development in a collaborative and positive setting.
When you join our team, you're not just taking on a new role--you're becoming part of a close-knit, supportive community where teamwork and communication are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to helping each other succeed, and we're just as focused on your personal well-being as we are on your professional development.
In this role, you'll be based in our modern Retina Suite and newly renovated Orthoptist rooms, with access to cutting-edge technology such as advanced slit lamps, OCT machines, and anterior segment scanners.
As the Nurse-in-Charge, on a typical day you'll oversee the main REU-OPD, Acute Referral Clinic (ARC). You'll kick things off by coordinating with the staff, ensuring the right people are in place to support the different clinics. Throughout the day, you'll be the go-to person for guidance and support, helping junior team members with clinical decisions and serving as a resource when they need advice, all while gaining valuable leadership experience and building on your clinical expertise and management skills.
This is just a quick snapshot into what a typical day could look like, for more details about the role and department please see our attached candidate information pack.
If you're someone who loves a challenge, enjoys working with a supportive team, and appreciates a good laugh along the way, this could be the perfect role for you!
Working hours:You'll work 4 days during the week, starting at 7:45 am and finishing at either 5:30 pm or 6:00 pm.
We're happy to explore flexible working arrangements, such as adjusting your hours or setting fixed days to support your personal needs, like childcare, as long as it doesn't compromise patient care.
- You'll work independently as an ophthalmic practitioner, performing holistic assessments, examinations, and diagnoses to create management plans for your patients
- You'll take full accountability for each patient's care episode, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, discharge, or referral when needed
- Collaborating with consultants, lead nurses, and senior sisters, you'll help drive the development of ophthalmology services
- You'll ensure the department runs smoothly, meeting national and organisational targets, while providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff
- You'll participate in formal and informal teaching for nursing staff, act as a resource and role model for junior team members and provide them with clinical supervision and support.
About us
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
For more details about the role and department please see our attached candidate information pack.
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