Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology)
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Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate with considerable management experience to work as a Senior Sister in Tysul Eye Unit in Glangwili Hospital. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in an Ophthalmology unit, although training can be provided if this standard cannot be met.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate with considerable management experience to work as a Senior Sister in Tysul Eye Unit in Glangwili Hospital. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in an Ophthalmology unit, although training can be provided if this standard cannot be met.
Tysul Eye Unit offers a unique work environment with a mixture of Day Case admission and discharge of Ophthalmology patients, emergency eye clinics, laser clinics and clinics for eye injections, making this an excellent opportunity for learning and development. The unit also covers activity on different sites, so occasional travelling can be expected.
Exercise accountability for the management of the department, to include leading and developing the core nursing establishment in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient-centred nursing care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, support, supervision and guidance, expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
Work autonomously to plan own work schedule plans, in view of daily and weekly management responsibilities along with leadership and supervisory aspects of the role.
Supervise the professional and clinical work of nursing staff within the clinical area allocating work effectively, considering skill and competency of staff and patient requirement and delegate the delivery of care where appropriate, in line with NHS Wales' delegation framework ensuring staff are using evidence-based practice.
Support staff in upholding the standards in the NMC Code (2018) as part of providing the quality and safety of care expected by service users and regulators.
Take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure that ward has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and that staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced
Take responsibility for the procurement and maintenance of physical assets and specialist supplies for the ward, ensuring cost effectiveness e.g. complete capital bids, charitable fund requests.
Maintain, monitor and evaluate standards ensuring evidence-based quality of care is provided by the clinical team and respectfully challenge/take appropriate action when care falls below the expected standards.
Interviews will be held on 17/07/25
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community Facilities, Including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Details
Date posted
19 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-NMR183-0625
Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will need to demonstrate the Health Boards values of dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, openness and caring, kindness and compassion in everything that you do in the work environment and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will need to demonstrate the Health Boards values of dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, openness and caring, kindness and compassion in everything that you do in the work environment and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Registered Nurse (Part 1)
* Current NMC registration
* Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
* Pertinent postgraduate diploma/or equivalent development / experience AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post)
* Bronze IQT
* Teaching/coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Knowledge of legislation pertinent to role
Desirable
* Recognised management qualification
* Recognised leadership qualification
* Experience of leading a team
* Masters degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
* Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
* Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
* Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
* Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
* Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments.
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
* Experience in budget management
* Experience of effective staff management
* Experience of running a ward/area/department
* Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing/midwifery students
* IT skills
* Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
* Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Band 7 role
* Understanding of financial and resource management processes
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Essential
* Proven and relevant experience at Band 6
* Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
* Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of NMC Code (2018)
* Proven post-registration experience and evidence of coordinating and managing a team of staff.
* Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments.
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
* Experience in budget management
* Experience of effective staff management
* Experience of running a ward/area/department
* Experience of mentoring pre-registration nursing/midwifery students
* IT skills
* Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
* Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Band 7 role
* Understanding of financial and resource management processes
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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