Junior Sister​/Charge Nurse Ophthalmology

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA HEALTH BOARD.

The Ophthalmology Service is looking for an engaging and motivated nurse to take the role of Junior Sister in North Road Eye Clinic. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of the specialty, and experience running an area/department. North Road eye clinic comprises Ophthalmology pre-operative assessment clinics, general ophthalmology outpatient clinics. Intravitreal (IVT) clinics and laser clinics. We strongly recommend visits and contact prior to interview.

We would welcome applicants looking for either a part-time or full-time position, as this can be negotiated. The postholder will be required to combine excellent clinical practice with day to day shift coordination and undertaking leadership and management responsibilities in support of the Senior Sister. Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister, including deputising/taking charge of the clinical area/team in the absence of the Senior Sister.

Provide supervisory management and leadership skills in a clinical environment which is complex and pressurised.

• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate the programmes of care without supervision.
• Delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales delegation framework. Supervise the delivery of care and the staff involved with its provision.
• Ensure that the patients' physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met, including the fundamental aspects of care needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the standards of care provided by the clinical team.
• Be visible and accessible in the clinical area to the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary team, patients and service users.
• Continually support and work in conjunction with the Senior Sister and formally deputise in the absence of the Senior Sister.
• Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist nursing advice as appropriate to own areas of expertise.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
  English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 13/11/2026.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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