Deputy Team Leader - Ophthalmology

The Ophthalmic Theatres at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital are recruiting for a challenging, yet highly rewarding position of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

As the Ophthalmic Theatres Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will work as part of the Ophthalmology Team providing care to those who undergo a range of surgical eye procedures. You will also form part of the Ophthalmology Leadership Team and support the Clinical Lead in line managing the nursing team. You should therefore demonstrate a calm, composed and caring approach whilst working under pressure.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic leader who can bring enthusiasm and ophthalmic experience to our busy department.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will support the Clinical Lead in the effective day to day management of the Ophthalmic Theatres, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, and patient centred ophthalmic care. They will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing team, acting as a role model and promoting best practice in all aspects of patient care.

In addition, they will assist in the coordination and delivery of care for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring adherence to local and national guidelines. They will contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of clinical standards, infection prevention and health and safety within the unit.

The successful candidate will be a main point of contact for the Ophthalmic Theatres and will deputise for the Clinical Lead as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and operational effectiveness within the unit.

Job responsibilities

• Exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
• Coordinate and communicate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department
• Participate in the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
• Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
• Work closely with own team, Team leader and Senior Nurse Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Foster and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Trust and with other hospitals/practices
• Manage staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, including a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan
• Act as a resource for the support and guidance of staff, patients and relatives
• Participate in the monitoring and management of staff sickness and absence

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/Health Care Professions Council register

Experience

• Experience of managing and leading a clinical area

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata