Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic Registered Nurses to help us deliver high quality patient focused care in our busy Ophthalmic day surgery unit.
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.
Full-time/ part-time/job share candidates welcome
The department has a team of practitioners that support the ward, theatre and pre-assessment clinic and is open week days 7- 19:30
Main duties of the job
To work mainly within the Ophthalmic day unit, supporting patients throughout their journey
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 Sister Kate Lyon or Charge Nurse Felix Saucan.
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 Sister Kate Lyon or Charge Nurse Felix Saucan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- ENB 988 or Mentorship Level 3
- Ophthalmic Degree
Experience
Essential
- Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
- Able to undertake further training
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of Ophthalmology and/or theatre experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- ENB 988 or Mentorship Level 3
- Ophthalmic Degree
Experience
Essential
- Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or similar organisation
- Able to undertake further training
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of Ophthalmology and/or theatre experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective interpersonal/ communication skills.
Desirable
- IT skills, ECDL qualification
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).
