Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmic Sister
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Flexible to work on any weekday, Monday to Friday.)
- Job ref
- 177-ELEC-8352541
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospital
- Town
- Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 Ophthalmic Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
Main duties of the job
Ward 8 has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced nurse to join our Ophthalmology team as a Band 6 Ophthalmic Sister. The post holder will provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care across the service. They will support the day-to-day management of clinics, treatment areas, theatres, and pre-assessment services, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to maintain patient flow and achieve service objectives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising and supporting nursing and support staff, promoting professional development, and contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service transformation initiatives. Experience of participating in or leading improvement programmes is desirable, particularly in relation to improving clinic efficiencies, enhancing patient experience, and developing innovative ways of working.
Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong clinical leadership, and be able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The ability to remain flexible and respond appropriately to the demands of a busy and evolving service is essential.
Working for our organisation
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will support the Senior Sister in the effective management and leadership of the department and will assume responsibility for the operational and clinical management of the service in their absence. They will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality, patient-centred care, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of services.
The successful candidate will provide visible clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model and promoting a culture of excellence, compassion, and professionalism. They will support the achievement of Trust values, strategic objectives, and departmental goals whilst fostering a positive working environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Ophthalmic experience
Desirable criteria
- Broad clinical knowledge base in ophthalmology
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience coordinating or leading clinical areas/shift management
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of rota management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Leadership, management and speciality development
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course completed
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Excellent organizational ability
Desirable criteria
- Creative, resourceful and imaginative
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in mentoring/facilitation/teaching/assessing/coaching
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of HR processes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alta Batangan
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452008
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