Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology Department
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£45,953–£54,254 a year
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 5d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5715738
This advert was published by NHS Jobs and is shown here for reference. BOQQS did not take this listing directly from the employer. View the original on NHS Jobs
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Ophthalmology Service as a Senior Staff Nurse.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse with excellent clinical, leadership and communication skills to support the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care across our outpatient and treatment services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmic nurse looking to further develop their leadership, service improvement, and specialist ophthalmology skills within a busy and progressive multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patient pathways, service delivery and staff development while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, safety, and quality.
The post holder will work across a range of ophthalmology services, including outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, minor procedures, and intravitreal injection sessions. The role includes supporting and delivering intravitreal injection treatments for those already trained orfollowing appropriate training and competency assessment, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
The post holders will be working across both Eye Service Locations at Queen Mary's Hospital and Orpington Hospital.
Main duties of the job
- Provide patient-centred nursing care for patients with a range of ophthalmic conditions, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based practice.
- Deliver specialist ophthalmic services, including intravitreal injection clinics, emergency ophthalmology pathways and pre-assessment services.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care and treatment.
- Act asa senior clinical nurse and role model, providing advice and support to patients, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Support the delivery of high-quality care through clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Contribute to workforce development through supervision, teaching and support of nursing and support staff.
- Coordinate clinical activity, patient flow and workforce deployment to support efficient service delivery.
- Undertake delegated leadership and management responsibilities within the clinical area.
- Act as nurse in charge when required and support day-to-day operational management of the service.
- Support the effective running of the department in the absence of senior nursing staff.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
09 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
213-NUR-PRUH-8303240-A
Job locations
Queen Mary's Hospital
Frognal Avenue
Sidcup
DA14 6LT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
- To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
- To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
- To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
- To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
- To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
- To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
- To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
- To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
- To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
- To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
- To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
- To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
- To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patients condition and the treatment delivered.
- To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
- To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
- To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
- To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
- To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
- To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 16 Nov 2026.
Apply now