Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to help us deliver high quality patient focused care in our busy Ophthalmic Outpatient Department.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills within this interesting and varied speciality. Experience in this specialty is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided and you will be well supported by the existing team members.
Main duties of the job
To work mainly within the Ophthalmic Out-Patient Department and AMD clinic. Duties will include organising and co-ordinating Out Patient Clinics.
Assesses care needs and develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care.
Provides specialist information and support within the ophthalmic department.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
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.
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
Desirable
- Diploma Degree ENB 998 or Mentorship Level 3 Specialist nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
- For senior posts it is essential to have 1 year's recent experience in chosen speciality.
Desirable
- Experience of chosen speciality
- NHS Experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own and others workload, matching needs and skills
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
- Intermediate Life Support
- ALERT training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Diploma Degree ENB 998 or Mentorship Level 3 Specialist nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Generic Pre Registration Experience in a care environment
- For senior posts it is essential to have 1 year's recent experience in chosen speciality.
Desirable
- Experience of chosen speciality
- NHS Experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and organise own and others workload, matching needs and skills
- Competent in drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
- Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
- Intermediate Life Support
- ALERT training
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.
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
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).
