Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-BR-3422
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Unit Manager - Ophthalmology Ward & Theatres
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Charge Nurse/Unit Manager within the Ophthalmology Department. A busy fast paced theatre area which includes the theatre & ward environment based at Broomfield Hospital and Braintree Community Hospital.
We are looking for a dynamic and pro-active person to lead the department. It is an exciting time to join the department with new and exciting times ahead.
The candidate must have proven leadership and management experience, working within an Ophthalmology environment with sound clinical Ophthalmology knowledge & skills.
The post holder will need to be well organised and effective in their practice; they must be able to multi-task, actively contribute towards a developing department and lead the team to uphold high standards of care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full NMC Registration
- Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of CPD
- Nursing Degree
Desirable criteria
- MIPS, ENB 998 or desire to complete
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ophthalmology Scrub Experience
- Substantial experience as a qualified nurse
- Experience managing rosters
- Proven significant Ophthalmology management experience
- Clinical leadership & management of a team
- Experience managing complex clinical scenarios
Desirable criteria
- VR Experience
- Experience of complex Employee Relations
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
- Anna-Marie Raymond
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 362000
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