Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment for Ophthalmology

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Band 6, Ophthalmology Deputy Unit Leader and Pre-op Assessment

Working across sites, Boston House Eye Unit Wigan and Leigh Infirmary

Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with occasional weekend sessions as required.

We are looking for a motivated surgical nurse preferably with pre-op and or ophthalmology experience, however, training in all aspects of the pre-op and ophthalmology service will be given.

Main duties of the job

This is a new position, the successful candidate will be involved in the setting up, development and running of an ophthalmic pre-op assessment service at Leigh Infirmary.

Health assessments of ophthalmology patients listed for a variety of procedures.

Autorefraction and biometry measurements and evaluation of same.

Accurate documentation of assessments and investigations.

Communication with the multidisciplinary team including theatres, wards, general practitioners, opticians, infection control and the ophthalmology team on both sites.

To provide managerial cover for the ophthalmology unit manager and deputy unit manager at Boston House.

Supervision and training of junior staff and students.

Running of ophthalmology clinics on both sites.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • Relevant courses appropriate to clinical area
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing/mentorship certificate
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Leadership and management experience

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at band 5 level or above within relevant specialty
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Experience of mentoring and supervising others
  • Experience of managing change

Desirable

  • Experience of audit and research
  • Leadership and management experience

Skils

Essential

  • Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to support people with life changing news
  • Ability to interpret data and utilise to improve practice
  • Ability to support, encourage and motivate others
  • Excellent computer literacy skills

Desirable

  • Training/equivalent experience and willingness to undertake training

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of eye anatomy and ophthalmic procedures
  • Ability to work within an ophthalmology clinical environment
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of and effective MDT
  • Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate effectively

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of ophthalmology care and guidelines

Additional

Essential

  • Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
  • Act as a role model demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Trust values and adherence to policy and standards
  • Remains calm and diplomatic under pressure
  • Assertive and confident yet approachable
  • Ability to recognise own limitations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Flexible to meet the needs of the service
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and a positive attitude
  • Ability to travel between sites as required for the role

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).

Closing Date: 4 August 2026

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