Senior Sister / Charge Nurse (Ophthalmology)NHS

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate with considerable management experience to work as a Senior Sister in North Road Eye Clinic in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The ideal candidate will also have experience of working in an Ophthalmology unit, although training can be provided if this standard cannot be met.

North Road Eye Clinic offers a unique work environment with a mixture of Ophthalmology 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.

Job description

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.

Interviews will be held on18/11/2026

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.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies;
• 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services