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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
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
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Bexhill Hospital
Holliers Hill
Bexhill
TN40 2DZ
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