Nurse Manager Ophthalmology Outpatients

Sussex Eye Hospital is looking for a passionate and skilled Nurse Manager to lead our Ophthalmology Outpatients team. In this role, you'll provide strong leadership, ensure the highest standards of patient care, and create innovative ways to meet the needs of our patients. You'll focus on delivering expert care, treating patients with dignity and respect, and driving improvements in clinical standards. This is your chance to build a vision for the department, develop new nursing roles, and manage resources to deliver the best possible care. If you're a natural leader who's ready to inspire a team and improve services, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Sussex Eye Hospital and help shape the future of ophthalmology care. We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses., Key Leadership Responsibilities: + Set High Standards: Clearly define and uphold standards of care within the clinical area. + Lead by Example: Maintain professionalism and effective communication at all times, serving as a role model in the clinical setting. + Clinical Expertise: Demonstrate advanced clinical competence in ophthalmology. + Build the Team: Develop a skilled nursing workforce tailored to meet service demands and deliver exceptional patient care. + Delegate Effectively: Assign roles and responsibilities to Band 6 nursing staff, ensuring smooth operations across all clinical areas. + Foster Compassion: Create an environment of care and compassion for patients and staff alike. + Be Present: Stay visible in the clinical area to supervise, support, and lead by modelling trust values and behaviours. + Engage with Patients: Proactively communicate with patients and their families to provide leadership, support, and advocacy. + Empower Leadership: Use a leadership style that inspires and empowers the team. + Promote Safety: Lead efforts to ensure harm-free care as part of the UHSussex agenda. + Support Staff: Conduct regular 1:1 meetings with nursing staff and host team meetings to ensure ongoing development and collaboration.Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.,

• A highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the speciality of Ophthalmology ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for patients/clients.
• Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for patients/clients.
• Act as an advocate for the patient/client ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
• Set, develop and monitor clinical and non-clinical performance standards, taking action as required.
• Ensure that all staff are competent in the administration of medicines in accordance with NMC guidelines and UHS Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines.
• Ensure all staff are aware of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment in the ward/department
• Develop and review policies and standards for the safe use of equipment and any new equipment introduced to the department.
• Ensure all staff are aware of child protection issues and the process for reporting it.
• Ensure all staff are aware of the issues of vulnerable adults, how to detect and report it.
• Ensure staff adhere to the Infection Control and hand washing Policy to help minimise hospital acquired infections i.e. MRSA
Important information for applicants Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.