# Sister - Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sister-ophthalmology/ba45ad35-efd9-467a-b1f0-ce05f8206995 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sister-ophthalmology/ba45ad35-efd9-467a-b1f0-ce05f8206995.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (No fixed days) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T09:34:03.504Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8034527 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034527?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Sister to join our Outpatient service within the Royal Hospital. The role requires experience of leading a large team within a high volume patient area. The role also requires an extensive ophthalmic knowledge and clinical skills including venopuncture , cannulation and I/V medication. ### Main duties of the job This post is 1.0 WTE .   The post holder will have other duties at band 6 level which include co-ordination of clinics, and deputising for the department manager in their absence. The successful candidate will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the Multi-Professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service.  We are looking for someone with experience of working in a high volume healthcare environment, experience of working in an Ophthalmic setting would be an advantage. This post holder will be a core member of the Outpatient Team. The post holder will undergo full training to ensure a smooth transition into the role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to take on a new challenge and develop this role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information within the role, please refer to the detailed  job description attached. The successful candidate must be able to work well within a team and to liaise with other members of both the ophthalmic team and the multidisciplinary team. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Sister to join our Outpatient service within the Royal Hospital. The role requires experience of leading a large team within a high volume patient area. The role also requires an extensive ophthalmic knowledge and clinical skills including venopuncture , cannulation and I/V medication. ## Job Description This post is 1.0 WTE . The post holder will have other duties at band 6 level which include co-ordination of clinics, and deputising for the department manager in their absence. The successful candidate will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the Multi-Professional team, patients and carers within their Speciality Service. We are looking for someone with experience of working in a high volume healthcare environment, experience of working in an Ophthalmic setting would be an advantage. This post holder will be a core member of the Outpatient Team. The post holder will undergo full training to ensure a smooth transition into the role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to take on a new challenge and develop this role. ## Responsibilities For further information within the role, please refer to the detailed job description attached. The successful candidate must be able to work well within a team and to liaise with other members of both the ophthalmic team and the multidisciplinary team. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Supportive of colleagues - High level of personal and professional credibility - Well motivated ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work in changing environments - Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing ### Knowledge **Essential** - Application of current nursing issues and healthcare governance ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of management experience - Evidence of change management - Application of evidence based practice - Evidence of developing high standards of patient care - Lead role in education of staff and patients ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse, current NMC registration - Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent - Post registration qualification in speciality **Desirable** - 1st level degree ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326681) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322312) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 222.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10364411) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.