Job overview

Join Our Team as the Ophthalmology Ward Manager

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Manager to oversee the Ophthalmic day case ward, pre op and casualty. In this key role, you will manage operations and lead our dedicated staff, ensuring that we provide outstanding care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• ·         Oversee the daily management of the department
• ·         Support and develop staff to excel in patient care
• ·         Collaborate with the directorate to enhance service delivery

If you're ready to make an impact in the world of eye care, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence: Lead the Ophthalmology Eye ward, overseeing management and staff, to deliver exceptional patient care and drive efficient departmental operations

Supporting Leadership: Provide professional guidance and backing to the team, deputising for the Matron/Lead Nurse as needed to ensure seamless operations

Clinic Expertise: Participate in clinical activity across various specialties, working closely with doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care

Professional Development: Foster practice and educational growth within the department, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Regulatory Compliance: Uphold the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant regulatory bodies' standards, maintaining the confidentiality and security of patient and staff data in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998)

Resource Management: Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, driving departmental productivity and value

Innovation and Development: Lead or contribute to projects and developments related to ward setting, addressing nursing issues and enhancing service delivery

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.  Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.