• Job Description

  Req#: C9390-25-1132?language=en&page=688&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for an experienced Unit Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the management and clinical leadership of the ophthalmology services within Broomfield Hospital.

  You will ensure high standards of care through effective management of staff by leading the team, organising others in their actions and setting priorities.

  So, if you are an effective team player, leader and builder, who can liaise and collaborate with other sites to create a seamless service that provides patient-centered care in-hours and facilitate the out of hours on call service, please apply today!

  Main duties of the job

  • To practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
  • Work autonomously, be responsible for a caseload of patients to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based and patient centered care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines.
  • To participate and be involved in nurse led innovations such as carrying out nursing extended roles, such as nurse led clinic, counselling and consenting patients for investigative procedures . Collaborate with the multi-professional team.
  • To contribute to service developments and the development of nurse led initiatives in liaison with the clinical leads /matron /service manager/ unit manager.
  • To plan, develop, formulate and review nurse led protocols, guidelines and Patient Group Directions specific to the service.
  • To develop the service to reflect the needs of the MSE Service, staff and patient group by a regular assessment of the service provided by the unit.
  • Ensure the effective deployment of manpower and resources, reporting deficiencies/variances to the Ophthalmology Manager

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  390-SUR-BR-5114

  Job locations

  Broomfield Eye Unit

  Court Road, Broomfield

  Chelmsford

  CM1 7ET

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full details of this interesting role, which will see you driving positive change, please see the attached job description.

  We look forward to receiving your application.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full details of this interesting role, which will see you driving positive change, please see the attached job description.

  We look forward to receiving your application.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of post registration development at degree level
  • Evidence of recent CPD
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification

  Desirable

  • Master's Degree

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 or equivalent Current knowledge of clinical nursing practice in an acute setting Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members. Implementing complex change in a clinical setting.
  • Current knowledge of clinical nursing practice in an acute setting
  • Implementing complex change in a clinical setting.
  • Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Management Experience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of post registration development at degree level
  • Evidence of recent CPD
  • ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification

  Desirable

  • Master's Degree

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience at Band 6 or equivalent Current knowledge of clinical nursing practice in an acute setting Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members. Implementing complex change in a clinical setting.
  • Current knowledge of clinical nursing practice in an acute setting
  • Implementing complex change in a clinical setting.
  • Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members.
  • Management Experience

  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

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Broomfield Eye Unit

  Court Road, Broomfield

  Chelmsford

  CM1 7ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Broomfield Eye Unit

  Court Road, Broomfield

  Chelmsford

  CM1 7ET

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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