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Ophthalmic Staff Nurse
The closing date is 21 August 2025
Deliver patient centred care to Ophthalmic patients in the Outpatients Department
Assess, plan and implement patient care seeking guidance when appropriate and utilising OPD systems.
Provide effective health education to patients and relatives.
Achieve the highest possible standard of care delivery in accordance with the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
Promotes best clinical and professional practice.
Promotes the health and well- being of patients
Maintains effective communication with people about routine and daily activities.
Delivers evidence-based nursing care.
Ensures efficient use of resources.
Be an effective link worker
Provide an environment conducive to learning by continually developing own and others ophthalmic skills.
Main duties of the job
This role involves a range of responsibilities across clinical, operational, communication, and leadership areas, specifically in ophthalmic nursing. Key duties include assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing care, interpreting patient data, and responding to changes in patient conditions. The role demands excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise care, and the capacity to work independently and under pressure.
Clinical responsibilities include performing specialised ophthalmic assessments, administering treatments, managing emergency situations, and maintaining infection control. The nurse will also be responsible for patient education, ensuring patients and carers understand care plans.
Operationally, the nurse will manage time, assist with patient admissions and discharges, and ensure the smooth functioning of the department. This includes managing stock and resources, participating in safety protocols, and handling incidents.
The position requires a commitment to learning and development, with an emphasis on attending training and engaging in team-building initiatives. The trust values patient-centered care, equality, and continuous improvement, empowering staff to drive quality changes. Nurses are expected to uphold values such as compassion, teamwork, and respect while contributing to a culture of inclusion and diversity.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification form. That will contain all the required information.
Person Specification
* Registered Nurse
* Degree level qualification relevant to role
* Significant experience of working in Ophthalmology
* Evidence of strong team working experience
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* ENB 988 or Mentorship level 3
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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