Senior Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology Department
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,485.00 to £52,521.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £44485.00 - £52521.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 6LT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9213-26-0057 |
Summary
Please refer to the job description for full details of the role. Informal contact is encouraged to discuss the role requirements, including cross-site working arrangements. The essential criteria include being a Level 1 NMC registered nurse with relevant specialty knowledge and experience, who is either already competent as an intravitreal injector or willing to develop this enhanced scope of practice as part of their ophthalmology nursing role. It is desirable that candidates have previous experience in leading and managing a team. Delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient focused clinical care through: Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients. Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times. Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times. Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process. Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education. Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times. Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times. Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate. Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through: Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients needs are met. Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate. Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues. Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients. Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.