OVS Team Leader- Brent Cross & Northwick Park
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Job summary
As Team Leader you will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with both excellent time management and organizational skills. You will lead the team to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Brent Cross Hub & Northwick Park. The role encompasses supporting junior staff to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service. The post holder will act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of Excellence, Equity and Kindness. As a team leader you will work both clinically and managerially to undertake day to day supervision of the team working with the Ophthalmic Technician Manager to ensure safe staffing. There may be a requirement to work across sites, for which you will receive adequate notification.
Main duties of the job
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP
- Lead, manage and motivate imaging staff, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance
- Work with the Ophthalmic Technician Manager to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective imaging care
- Troubleshoot and escalate any capacity and demand concerns to Ophthalmic Technician Manager
- Liaise and work collaboratively with other stakeholders to effectively manage the day to day running of Service
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide management and Leadership to the staff at Brent Cross Hub
- Providing day-to-day expertise, guidance, and instruction to the team
- Recruit and induct new members of staff, including training with regard to trust/ department/specialty policies and procedures
- Monitoring, reporting and management of sickness absence in line with Trust Policy and Procedure
- Oversight of statutory training and compliance of staff under remit
- Ensuring there are one to one meetings, organized for staff under remit, to ensure both personal and professional development is monitored
- Promote a positive and effective working environment by motivating and communicating with staff at all times
- Conduct and review clinic monthly audits
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Details
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
273-DN-7120913-A
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Hospital - Brent Cross & Northwick Park
Moorfields at Brent Cross - Prince Charles Dr. Brent Cross
London
NW43FP
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital - Brent Cross & Northwick Park
Moorfields at Brent Cross - Prince Charles Dr. Brent Cross
London
NW43FP
Employer's website
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