An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 to come and work in Jubilee Eye Suite. Jubilee is day surgery ophthalmology and you will have the opportunity to work on the ward, in pre-assessment and theatre.
If you are experienced in surgical nursing but are not familiar with ophthalmology we will be happy to support your learning in this speciality.
Main duties of the job
To care for ophthalmology patient throughout the whole of their journey from pre-assessment, on the ward, through theatres and discharge.
Please see the attached job description for a full description of the job.
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
* Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
Desirable
* ECDL Qualification
Experience
Essential
* Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
Desirable
* Previous experience of chosen speciality
Skills
Essential
* Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice
Desirable
* Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN22 2UD
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