East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Registered Nurse/ODP Ophthalmology Theatre

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP with a recognised anaesthetic qualification and current experience to join our team.

Jubilee is a day surgery ophthalmology unit doing a wide variety of different surgeries under local and general anaesthetic on adults and children. You will need to be patient centred, reliable, keen to learn all aspects of work in Jubilee and you must be a good team member.

If you have not had ophthalmology experience before but can work in the anaesthetic room and scrub it will be a pleasure to teach you the nuances of the speciality. In time your role will involve pre-assessment, ward work, anaesthetics, theatre and recovery so a lovely variety of work.

The core hours are 08:00 - 18:00 but there are opportunities to undertake work at the weekend if you choose to do so. Please do come and meet the team and have a look around the department if you are considering applying for the role.

Main duties of the job

Jubilee Eye Suite is a day case ophthalmology department undertaking a variety of surgeries on adults and children under local and general anaesthetic.

About us

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date posted

23 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3470-H

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Jubilee Eye Suite, Eastbourne DGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Jubilee Eye Suite, Eastbourne DGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Jubilee Eye Suite, Eastbourne DGH, Kings Drive, Eastbourne

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)