Senior Ophthalmology Nurse Manager

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.

As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We are on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Key Details

Location: Trust wide, Kent
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (Band 7)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and credible Senior Nurse to join the Ophthalmology team at East Kent Hospitals. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who wishes to work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of practice. It is envisaged that 60% of this role will be spent in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan and 40% in management administration.

Responsibilities

1. Leading nursing practice within the service.
2. Securing and assuring the highest standards of clinical care with the support of the Matron and Head of Nursing.
3. The effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Care Group Clinical Governance Framework.
4. Accountable for outpatient urgent eye and routine clinics.
5. The post holder will have responsibility to monitor the coordination of all patient activities and support the development of the Ophthalmology service.
6. Manage and supervise junior, trained and untrained staff and maintain the clinical environments.

Working for Our Organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Applicant Requirements

Warning: 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.

Qualifications and Training

Essential Criteria:

• Current NMC/HCPC registration. Health-related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post registration modules with plan to complete degree programme.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and/or recognised course/qualification within Ophthalmology specialty.
• Formal teaching or preceptorship, mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria:

• NHS Leadership Academy qualification e.g. Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole KHUFT Leadership Course.

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Significant post graduate healthcare experience, across a range of clinical specialties.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering high quality clinical care using enhanced skills within Ophthalmology specialty aligned to the four pillars of practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• IT skills relevant to digital healthcare and role.

Desirable Criteria:

• Teaching and facilitation skills.

Governance

Essential Criteria:

• Awareness of professional issues and current Healthcare relating to Quality Governance, NICE and CQC, GIRFT.
• Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact.

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential Criteria:

• Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to work under pressure to problem solve, plan and prioritise care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of change management and impact.

Other Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
• Commitment to equity and diversity.
• Self-motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach.
• Upholds and role models the Trust values.

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Martine Henniker
Job Title: Specialist Surgery Matron
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone Number: 07934603368