Deputy sister/Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology

Deputy sister/Charge Nurse - Ophthalmology Company: Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Ophthalmic Theatres at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital are recruiting for a challenging, yet highly rewarding position of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. As the Ophthalmic Theatres Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse you will work as part of the Ophthalmology Team providing care to those will undergo a range of surgical eye procedures. You will also form part of the Ophthalmology Leadership Team and support the Clinical Lead in line managing the nursing team. You should therefore demonstrate a calm, composed and caring approach whilst working under pressure. We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic leader who can bring enthusiasm and ophthalmic experience to our busy department. The successful post holder will support the Clinical Lead in the effective day-to-day management of the Ophthalmic Theatres, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality , and patient centered ophthalmic care. They will provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing team, acting as a role model and promoting best practice in all aspects of patient care. In addition, they will assist in the coordination and delivery of care for patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring adherence to local and national guidelines. They will contribute to the monitoring and maintenance of clinical standards, infection prevention and health and safety within the unit. The successful candidate will be a main point of contact to the Ophthalmic Theatres and will deputise for the Clinical Lead as required, ensuring continuity of leadership and operational effectiveness within the unit. Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Multi Faith prayer room at N&N Hospitals Charity Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr Allscreens Nationwide Ltd