Job summary Would you like to join a progressive, successful organisation with an excellent track record in nursing care. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ophthalmology Outpatients Department as a Department Manager. The Department Manager role is a pivotal nursing position in the delivery of excellent standards of care through effective leadership and management and so we are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a high level of ophthalmic clinical competency, high quality leadership skills and proven management experience to take on the challenge.The applicant should be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, who will work closely with the Matron and collaboratively with the established Multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients.This role, is based at Stepping Hill Hospital and gives the opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to manage our Department.Applicants must possess the necessary knowledge and skills outlined in the job description and the personal specification in order to apply. Main duties of the job To carry overall responsibility for the organisation and management of the ward/ department, including the supervision of students. To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership and to be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high standard of holistic, patient-centred care. To be accountable for co-ordinating patient care, the management of resources and performance of staff. Ensure safe and effective clinical practice. Enhance patient experience. Ensure effective delivery of organisational objectives. Ensure efficient and effective use of resources, managing a devolved budget. Ensure effective succession planning at all Bands. Active promotion the Trusts' visions, values and divisional objectives. You must be confident, hardworking and reliable, and have excellent communication skills. You will be a proactive role model, providing inspirational clinical and developmental supervision to all staff on the ward. As a Department manager, you will be expected to work some clinical shifts. The role will also require you to be able to identify service development needs, contribute to the operational planning, development and evaluation of the service. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays o NHS pension scheme membership o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further o NHS Staff discounts o Cycle to work scheme oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 362-A-24-6917751 Job locations Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Supporting learners in practice course Desirable Supporting learners in practice course Ophthalmology Qualification Knowledge Essential An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times. Desirable Evidence of further learning Experience Essential Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance. Experience in Ophthalmology Desirable Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team. Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Organisational abilities Desirable Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Supporting learners in practice course Desirable Supporting learners in practice course Ophthalmology Qualification Knowledge Essential An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness at all times. Desirable Evidence of further learning Experience Essential Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance. Experience in Ophthalmology Desirable Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team. Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Organisational abilities Desirable Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Poplar Grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)