# Sister /Charge Nurse, Ophthalmology Outpatients

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Town:** St Leonards On Sea
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children)
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-02T11:22:32.221Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Bexhill_on_Sea/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Surgery/Surgery-v8002222
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8002222?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department.

The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Ophthalmology Knowledge and skills.

Have management and ophthalmology outpatient experience.

Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of ophthalmic nursing conditions and skills, supported by an understanding of current issues in NHS outpatient services. Willingness to undertake further professional development within this exciting speciality.

Informal visits are welcome.

### Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model to the wider ophthalmic multidisciplinary team.

Supporting the Matron in driving quality care provision forward.

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness/ Health and Safety in clinical areas.

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, running a smooth, timely clinical activity, and deputising for the Matron her/his absence.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Job Details

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department.

The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Ophthalmology Knowledge and skills.

Have management and ophthalmology outpatient experience.

Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of ophthalmic nursing conditions and skills, supported by an understanding of current issues in NHS outpatient services. Willingness to undertake further professional development within this exciting speciality.

Informal visits are welcome.

## Job Description

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model to the wider ophthalmic multidisciplinary team.

Supporting the Matron in driving quality care provision forward.

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness/ Health and Safety in clinical areas.

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, running a smooth, timely clinical activity, and deputising for the Matron her/his absence.

## Responsibilities

See job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Awareness of current professional and research and practice issues

**Desirable**

- Previous experience of working within the NHS

### Experience

**Essential**

- Substantial post registration experience at band 5

**Desirable**

- Computer and keyboard skills

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Qualified RGN/RN/RSCN with active NMC Registration

**Desirable**

- Diploma Professional practice or working towards this Qualification

## Documents

- [jhf (docx, 422.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10341282)
- [band 6 sister (pdf, 184.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287375)
- [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672)

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