Nurse Team Leader

Job summary

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic nurse looking to develop advanced skills within a specialist Ophthalmology service? We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Ophthalmology Nurse to join our dedicated outpatient team at Rotherham Foundation Trust, with a particular interest in Minor Operations and Oculoplastics.

This role will be primarily based at the Rotherham Community Health Centre, with an expectation to work crosssite within the Trust to support service delivery, continuity of care and professional development as required. You will work closely with our Oculoplastic Consultants, nursing team and wider MDT to ensure safe, efficient and personcentred care across our Minor Ops, specialist clinics and the Ophthalmology department.

We are proud of our friendly, supportive and forwardthinking Ophthalmology service, and we are looking for someone who can bring strong clinical skills, excellent communication and a commitment to delivering highquality care.

As a Band 6 Nurse, you will contribute to the smooth running of the department, support junior colleagues, and play an active role in a range of specialist clinics including glaucoma, medical retina, paediatrics, emergency eye care and postoperative review clinics.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about Ophthalmology and ready to take the next step in developing specialist skills within a busy and rewarding outpatient environment and make a lasting difference to patient care.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support the safe and effective delivery of ophthalmology outpatient services, with a particular focus on Minor Operations and Oculoplastics. They will prepare, assist and recover patients for minor procedures, ensuring high standards of infection control, safety checks and patient experience. The role includes undertaking advanced ophthalmic assessments, supporting diagnostic pathways and contributing to the smooth running of specialist clinics such as glaucoma, medical retina, paediatrics, emergency eye care and postoperative review clinics.

The Band 6 Nurse will act as shift coordinator when required, supporting patient flow, managing clinical priorities and ensuring safe staffing across the department. They will provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to junior staff, promoting a positive learning environment and modelling high standards of practice. The postholder will contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement and pathway development, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, personcentred and efficient care.

37.5 hours per week

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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