Ophthalmology Clinic Nurse Manager

Job summary

Job Title: Ophthalmology Nurse Manager

Location: University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

We are a leading provider of ophthalmic care within Wales & are dedicated to improving vision & eye health in our community. We are seeking a dynamic & experienced Ophthalmology Nurse Manager to join our team & lead our outpatient department.

As an Ophthalmology Nurse Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality of patient care in our outpatient ophthalmology setting. You will lead a team of dedicated nurses & support staff & contribute to our commitment to excellence in eye care.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to lead & make a difference in eye care.
• Collaborative & supportive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge ophthalmic technology.
• Continuing education & professional development opportunities.

Essential Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration & degree qualification.
• Previous ophthalmic nursing experience or a related field.
• Strong leadership & managerial skills.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Post graduate qualifications or a willingness to undertake.

In summary, this is a pivotal role in our Ophthalmology Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading & managing the nursing team, ensuring high-quality patient care, & maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Your leadership will be essential for creating a positive & effective healthcare environment.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Supervision and Management:

Lead compassionately to enable your nursing team to provide exceptional patient care.

Foster a collaborative & supportive work environment.

• Patient Care Management:

Ensure the delivery of safe, effective & compassionate ophthalmic patient care & support.

Address patient concerns & monitor patient outcomes & satisfaction.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance:

Develop & implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance the patient experience & clinical outcomes.

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, standards, & policies.

• Budget and Resource Management:

Manage the department's budget efficiently.

Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality care.

• Education and Training:

Provide ongoing training and education to keep the team & patients informed about the latest ophthalmic evidence-based practices.

• Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with other healthcare departments & disciplines to ensure coordinated ophthalmic patient care.

Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and families.

Serve as a liaison between nursing staff & senior management.

If you are a dedicated & experienced Ophthalmology Nurse Manager / Deputy Nurse Manager looking to advance your career in a thriving outpatient setting, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team & help us continue to provide exceptional eye care to our community. Your leadership can make a difference!

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.