Senior Sister​/Charge Nurse; Ophthalmology

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

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Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site North Road Eye Clinic Town Aberystwyth Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 18/11/2026

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An opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate with considerable management experience to work as a Senior Sister in North Road Eye Clinic in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in an Ophthalmology unit, although training can be provided if this standard cannot be met.

North Road Eye Clinic offers a unique work environment with a mixture of Ophthalmology clinics, laser clinics and clinics for eye injections, making this an excellent opportunity for learning and development. The unit also covers activity on different sites, so occasional travelling can be expected.

Exercise accountability for the management of the department, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.

Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance, expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to evidence-based practice.

Work autonomously to plan own work schedule plans, in view of daily and weekly management responsibilities along with leadership and supervisory aspects of the role.

Supervise the professional and clinical work of nursing staff within the clinical area allocating work effectively, considering skill and competency of staff and patient requirement and delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales’ delegation framework ensuring staff are using evidence-based practice.

Support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code (2018) as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators.

Take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced

Take responsibility for the procurement and maintenance of physical assets and specialist supplies for the ward, ensuring cost effectiveness e.g. complete capital bids, charitable fund requests.

Maintain, monitor and evaluate standards ensuring evidence-based quality of care is provided by the clinical team and respectfully…