Ophthalmology Junior Sister

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly and progressive Ophthalmology Department and Ophthalmology Theatres at Wye Valley NHS Trust. As a Band 6 Junior Sister, you will play a key role in supporting the Senior Sister in leading, developing, and coordinating a multidisciplinary team across both outpatient and theatre environments. You will provide visible leadership, ensure high standards of patient care, and promote a culture that reflects our Trust values and the Wye Valley Leadership Charter – putting people first, working together, striving for excellence, and showing compassion, accountability, respect, and improvement in everything we do. This is a varied and rewarding role that blends clinical expertise with team leadership and service development. You will be instrumental in ensuring our patients receive safe, effective and compassionate ophthalmic care, while supporting the continuous growth and wellbeing of the nursing & support team. Main duties of the job Provide visible and supportive leadership to nursing and support staff within Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Theatres. Ensure safe, efficient and compassionate care delivery, promoting best practice in infection prevention and patient safety. Support staff through clinical supervision, mentorship, and appraisals, fostering a culture of learning and accountability. Assist in coordinating theatre lists and outpatient clinics, ensuring effective patient flow and use of resources. Contribute to quality improvement, clinical audit and service development initiatives. Deputise for the Senior Sister, maintaining oversight of staffing, governance and operational activity. Role model the Trust's values and Leadership Charter, promoting teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. About Us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we want for our family and friends. More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: 'The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.' Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence- are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time. Details Date posted: 05 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time Reference number: 229-SUR-7628227 Job locations: Victoria eye unit, Eign Suite, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER Person Specification Education & Qualifications RGN Teaching qualification or courses relevant to specialty or studying towards Evidence of relevant post registration education and training Evidence of a recognised leadership course Essential Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people Leadership ability Time management of self and others Demonstrate an ability to problem solve complex situations To have good organisational and planning skills Ability to write clearly and always keep and maintain appropriate records ensuring that paperwork is filed promptly into case notes To demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients and their carers Desirable Experience of Change Management / QSIR Experience Previous experience within relevant clinical area, either out patients, theatres or both. Proven experience and achievements at Band 5 or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years' experience Have practice assessor/practice supervisor course or equivalent, with proven experience of managing students Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details Employer name: Wye Valley NHS Trust Address: Victoria eye unit, Eign Suite, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER Employer's website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr