Sister / Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology OPD

We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic leader who can bring positivity and energy to the role of Sister within our Ophthalmic Outpatients department, to support the development of services which focus on quality and efficiency in our busy department.

We are a progressive and exciting department, which is continuously adapting to meet the needs and enhance the care provided to our patients and we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to work with and lead the team. The postholder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the OPD and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.

We will encourage the successful applicant to bring new perspectives to their role and support the management of the team in a progressive way., The Sister / Charge Nurse will lead and work as part of the Ward/Department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the ward/department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.

The post holder will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Assistant Director of Nursing to implement Directorate/Divisional service plans.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours


• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service


• Multi Faith prayer room


• Discounted gym memberships


• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement


• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it


• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site


• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support


• On-site Nursery


• On-site cafes offering staff discounts


• Support in career development


• Flexible staff bank


• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics