Senior Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology Department

Senior Staff Nurse - Ophthalmology Department Band 6

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent:
South Site Ophthalmology Service cross site working to deliver intravitreal injector sessions as a Band 6 Hours Part time - 11.25 hours per week (Flexibility with hours required to cover additional ad-hoc sessions during planned or unplanned staffing gaps) Job
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Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen Mary's Hospital Town Sidcup Salary £44,485 - £52,521 Pro rata per annum Including High Cost Area. Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c £1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

We are seeking experienced Ophthalmology Nurses currently working at the equivalent of a Band 5 who are motivated to develop their intravitreal injection skillset or who already possess this competency.

This role element includes two weekly intravitreal injection sessions at a Band 6 level, which does include flexibility to cover additional ad-hoc sessions during planned or unplanned staffing gaps. The post involves cross-site working across our South Sites Ophthalmology Services at Orpington Hospital and Queen Mary’s Hospital.

As our service continues to expand and introduce new models of care, we offer opportunities for professional development for Ophthalmic Nurses.

We are looking for individuals who embody our Trust values, deliver safe and high-quality care, and consistently put patients at the centre of their work. You will need strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patients move safely and efficiently through their appointments

Main Duties and

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expert, holistic, and high-quality care to patients and their families within King’s College Hospital.
• Take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of, or as delegated by, the Ward Sister, Charge Nurse, or Head of Department.
• Assist in the leadership, supervision, and development of a designated group of nurses within the department.
• Act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as required.
• Undertake two intravitreal injection sessions per week, plus an additional session every other week to support unplanned/planned activity or injector leave.
• Serve as a positive role model for junior staff, promoting a culture of high-quality, courteous, patient‑focused care.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is always upheld and that professional standards are consistently maintained.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

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