Ophthalmology Matron

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in an acute hospital setting to join the Ophthalmology care group as a Matron.

As Ophthalmology matron, you will be based in the dedicated Eye Unit at Southampton General Hospital and will have a unique opportunity to lead across inpatient, outpatient and emergency patient pathways, overseeing Eye Theatres, Eye Short Stay Unit, Eye Casualty and Eye Outpatients.

We are a tertiary referral, specially commissioned centre, with strong links with Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) ICS with services at both Southampton General Hospital and Lymington New Forest Hospital. Our Eye unit provides the largest single specialty outpatient service and highest volume of surgery in the trust.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

You will work closely with our care group management team to ensure the safe, effective and positive experience of care for our patients throughout their treatment in the eye unit. The main duties of this role are Monday - Friday with some weekend and evening working to cover the divisional staffing hub role as per an agreed rota.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to motivate others, identify innovative ways of working and enact positive change.