Cataract Co-Ordinator

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Cataract Co-Ordinator, Band 6

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to take on the role of Cataract Co-ordinator within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day coordination and delivery of ophthalmology services, ensuring high standards of patient care and service efficiency.

The successful candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to manage patient pathways, coordinate clinics and procedures, and support service delivery across outpatient and surgical settings. They will be responsible for overseeing clinic flow, supporting staff, and ensuring patients receive timely and effective care.

This role requires strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a busy clinical environment while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. The post holder will also contribute to service improvement initiatives, audit, and the ongoing development of the ophthalmology service.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of acute and specialist care, serving a diverse population. The ophthalmology department provides a wide range of services, and the post holder will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes and continuous improvement

Main duties of the job

The post holder will coordinate the day-to-day running of clinics, ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal use of capacity while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. They will act as a key point of contact for patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, managing patient pathways to ensure timely access to appointments, diagnostics, and treatment. The role involves prioritising workload in a busy clinical environment, responding to service demands, and working closely with clinical and administrative teams to maintain smooth service delivery. The Nursing Coordinator will provide leadership and support to junior staff, uphold standards of safety and patient experience, and ensure accurate documentation in line with Trust policies. They will also contribute to audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development, while maintaining compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and safeguarding requirements.
About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will coordinate the day-to-day running of clinics, ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal use of capacity while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. They will act as a key point of contact for patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, managing patient pathways to ensure timely access to appointments, diagnostics, and treatment. The role involves prioritising workload in a busy clinical environment, responding to service demands, and working closely with clinical and administrative teams to maintain smooth service delivery. The Nursing Coordinator will provide leadership and support to junior staff, uphold standards of safety and patient experience, and ensure accurate documentation in line with Trust policies. They will also contribute to audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development, while maintaining compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and safeguarding requirements. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the job

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will coordinate the day-to-day running of clinics, ensuring efficient patient flow and optimal use of capacity while supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. They will act as a key point of contact for patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team, managing patient pathways to ensure timely access to appointments, diagnostics, and treatment. The role involves prioritising workload in a busy clinical environment, responding to service demands, and working closely with clinical and administrative teams to maintain smooth service delivery. The Nursing Coordinator will provide leadership and support to junior staff, uphold standards of safety and patient experience, and ensure accurate documentation in line with Trust policies. They will also contribute to audit, quality improvement initiatives, and service development, while maintaining compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and safeguarding requirements. Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the job

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in ophthalmology, particularly within anterior segment services (e.g. cataract, cornea)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable experience in coordinating clinics or patient pathways in a busy clinical setting

Desirable

• Specialist training or competencies in cataract pathways (e.g. pre-op assessment, post-op care)

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC), Band 6 experience or equivalent
• Evidence of recent and on-going professional development

Desirable

• PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
• Mentorship/teaching/assessing course or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in ophthalmology / day surgery / theatres
• Experience of supporting elective surgical pathways, theatre preparation or patient pathway co-ordination
• Experience of pre-operative and/or post-operative assessment, patient education, clinical escalation or follow-up within ophthalmology, day surgery or elective care

Desirable

• PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
• Experience in cataract pathways or high-volume surgical services
• Experience with research and audit

Person Specification
Essential

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in ophthalmology, particularly within anterior segment services (e.g. cataract, cornea)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable experience in coordinating clinics or patient pathways in a busy clinical setting

Desirable

• Specialist training or competencies in cataract pathways (e.g. pre-op assessment, post-op care)

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC), Band 6 experience or equivalent
• Evidence of recent and on-going professional development

Desirable

• PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
• Mentorship/teaching/assessing course or prepared to work towards

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in ophthalmology / day surgery / theatres
• Experience of supporting elective surgical pathways, theatre preparation or patient pathway co-ordination
• Experience of pre-operative and/or post-operative assessment, patient education, clinical escalation or follow-up within ophthalmology, day surgery or elective care

Desirable

• PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
• Experience in cataract pathways or high-volume surgical services
• Experience with research and audit

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Chelsea and Westminster

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

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