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 Bexhill Ophthalmic Out Patient Department. 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
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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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
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).
