Job summary
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career, leading specialist Ophthalmology services with vision and impact? We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to join our dedicated Ophthalmology Outpatient team at Rotherham Foundation Trust in a senior leadership role. This post will be primarily based at the Rotherham Community Health Centre, with an expectation to work cross site within the Rotherham Foundation Trust, ensuring service delivery, continuity of care, and professional development. As Band 7 Sister, you will play a pivotal role in leading and co-ordinating outpatient Ophthalmology services, ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients across a wide range of eye conditions, including emergency eye care and paediatrics.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and person centred care, and we are looking for someone who can combine advanced clinical expertise with strategic leadership to inspire colleagues and drive service improvement.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:

• Provide visible, senior leadership and act as a role model for excellence in nursing practice.
• Lead service development and pathway redesign, working collaboratively with consultants, nurses, and administrative colleagues to improve patient outcomes.
• Drive clinical governance, audit, and compliance activities, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Support and empower staff through supervision, appraisals, and education, fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
• Work closely with the Matron, Leadership Team, and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to shape ophthalmology services and deliver person centred care.

We are seeking a nurse who is:

• Passionate about advancing Ophthalmology care and delivering high quality, patient centred services.
• Skilled in strategic leadership, service redesign, and motivating teams to achieve excellence.
• Confident in managing complex outpatient environments and making autonomous clinical decisions.
• Committed to innovation, continuous learning, and embedding best practice across ophthalmology pathways.
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward thinking team, take on senior leadership responsibilities, and make a lasting difference to patient care in Ophthalmology outpatients.

About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. GOV.UK www.gov.uk

All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9165-26-08-040
Job locations: Rotherham Community Health Centre, Greasborough Road, Rotherham, S60 1RY, United Kingdom; Moorgate Road, ROTHERHAM, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RNA NMC Registration
• Degree and / or an appropriate professional qualification
• Assessing and mentoring course

Desirable

• Relevant managerial course

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience as a band 6 within an appropriate speciality.
• Experience of taking charge of a department.
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
• Previous experience of research and audit.
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints.

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive speciality knowledge relevant to the department
• Understanding of professional and current issues in Ophthalmology and outpatient nursing.
• Understanding of audit and research Methodologies
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Clinical Governance
• Good knowledge of computers
• Experience of co-ordinating multiple complex projects
• Expertise in project management, creation of project proposals and business case development.

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.

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.

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: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Rotherham Community Health Centre, Greasborough Road, Rotherham, S60 1RY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Tracy Goldstone
Tracy.Goldstone@nhs.net
07709340233

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.