Job overview

Following the implementation of the MSE new operating model we are delighted to advertise the new Head of Nursing post for Ophthalmology part of the Surgical Division in MSE.  The post will provide senior nursing leadership  across the MSE.  

There is no current inpatient ward responsibilities, these services provide outpatient and day surgery treatment of patients in both the emergency and elective patient pathways.  

You will manage a team of matrons and lead nurses in these areas and will report to the Associate Director of Nursing, deputising for them in their absence.  

As part of the Surgery Division you will be supported by an experienced ADON and Medical Director to support the surgical divisions strategy to improve patient care, pathways and ensure we meet the highest standards of practice with all patient contact.  

If you are interested in the post and would like to know more,  please get in touch with us. 

Main duties of the job

As Head of Nursing, you will act as a professional resource and advisor, providing support and guidance on all matters concerning patient’s including the protection of the vulnerable.

Ensuing that professional and practice developments within services meets national, local, and organisational priorities in relation to service modernisation, service delivery, clinical governance and leadership and will ensure that statutory procedures appropriately managed and delivered.
 
You will be integral to the delivery of safe, effective consistent and high-quality services for patients and their carer’s and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team will be instrumental in promoting clinical excellence and best practice

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.  

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations.  We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.