Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 19 hours per week (Monday to Friday - two days per week (variable))
- Job ref
- 374-ED2110
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Jubilee Eye Suite, Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse Jubilee Eye Suite
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 RN to come and work in Jubilee Eye Suite. Jubilee is a Day Surgery Unit for Ophthalmology patients and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to come and join our friendly team.
The successful post holder will be expected to work in pre-assessment, on the ward and in theatre and be involved in all aspects of the patient's surgical journey through the Jubilee Eye Suite.
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, admission to the ward, through theatres and discharge.
Please see the attached job description for a full description of the job.
Working for our organisation
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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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Evidence of diploma level / degree level study
- Registered General Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable criteria
- ECDL Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment
- An understanding of the NHS
- Ability to undertake further training and development
- Knowledge of quality, audit and research
- Ability to manage a clinical case load
- Demonstrate an up-to-date skills inventory to include Basic Life Support, drug calculation and use of infusion equipment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of chosen speciality
- Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
- Good IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Lyon
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 2469
- Additional information
If you are interested in working with us please take the time to come and have a look around the department and meet the team prior to interview.
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